U of I Extension with some tips for picking out your Christmas tree

Posted on December 3, 2021
One thing people often forget to do is measure the space where they want to put the tree, and it ends up being too big says University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Richard Hentschel. (WJBC file photo)

By IIS Radio

CHAMPAIGN – If your family is headed out this weekend to pick out a Christmas tree, you might want to consider a few of these tips.

One thing people often forget to do is measure the space where they want to put the tree, and it ends up being too big says University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Richard Hentschel. He suggests bringing a tape measure when you head out to the tree lot or farm to make sure it will fit. as far as the type of tree, that’s a personal choice.

“Most trees are going to last about the same length of time,” said Hentschel. “The exception might be if you’re able get a local cut your own, which is as fresh as you can get.”

“Keep them well watered and make a new fresh cut just before you put them in the stand becuase they will take up a quart to two quarts of water a day when you first bring them in the house,” Hentschel added.

Hentschel says you need to keep that water filled at all times. No special additives like sugar or aspirin are needed.

More tips can be found here.

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