Selection of a Christmas Tree
Freshness is most important when selecting your tree. The needles should be resilient. Take hold of
a branch and pull your hand toward yourself allowing the branch to slip through your fingers.
Needles should adhere to the branch and not falloff in your hand.
Once cut, lift the tree a couple of inches off the ground, then bring it down abruptly on the stump
end. Outside green needles should not falloff in substantial numbers. But remember, inside needles
turn brown and shed naturally every year .
A fresh tree will retain its moisture content and thereby keep its fragrance and needles if kept in a
stand that has an adequate water holding capacity .