Care and Planting of Live

Christmas Trees
 

 1100 W. Moana Ln., Reno, NV 89509         11301 So. Virginia St., Reno, NV  89511
 

 

 

Potted Christmas trees we grow: 

 

 

Considerations in selecting a living Christmas Tree

1)  Where are you going to plant it after Christmas? Most of the trees sold as living Christmas trees grow 40 feet or more.

2)  Living Christmas trees should be kept inside the home the shortest time possible -- no more than ten days.

 

Care Tips

·        Place the tree away from all heat sources fireplaces, space heaters and heating vents including electrical appliances and televisions.

·        Water fresh trees daily. Constructing or buying an inexpensive siphon system will make it easier to continue watering once there are presents under the tree.

·        When decorating live Christmas trees, remember, smaller lights give off less heat.

·        Limiting the size and number of light strings will help keep your tree fresher through the holidays. This is especially important for living trees because you don’t want to leave burn marks on the tree.

·        Spray with CloudCover once or twice before bringing the tree into the house.

Planting Tip

 

·        Plan ahead:  Dig the hole now before the ground freezes. Fill hole with straw or burlap and cover hole with plywood so no one falls in.  Keep soil in garage or shed so that it doesn’t freeze.

·        Add one drop of SUPERthrive solution to each gallon of water when you plant the tree.

12/04