Christmas tree question

[July]

Can anyone give me advice about keeping a tree for a few days before setting it up? I need to get a tree that will be used a few days AFTER Christmas, so I want to buy it before Christmas (when they are still available) and try to keep it fresh. Can I just keep a cut tree in my garage or on my deck? Do I need to put it in water, and what if the water freezes? Is it even possible to do what I'm contemplating?

[blue neen]

1. You should keep the bottom of the tree in water at all times.

It keeps the resin from forming. Once that happens, the tree can't absorb water.

If you keep it in the garage will it have less chance of the water freezing. I don't know what effect that would have on the tree.

[alphafemale]

2. And if resin has formed, cut off a little bit.

Check water frequently!!!!!

A tree can soak up a LOT of water if they are still alive and are just able to suck up water again. Check every few

An aspirin dissolved in the water helps keep it from forming a scab too. Don't do this if you have housepets, though.

[Crystal Clarity]

3. Heck, yeah

It should be fine no matter what you choose to do w/it after the purchase. Since it sounds as if you won't have it in a warm house for a very long period of time, it won't really matter how you take care of it.

You might want to make sure that whatever you buy doesn't appear as if it's been cut a long time ago though. When purchasing, run your hands along the fir boughs to see if there is alot of needle dropage. It'll give you a better idea how freshly cut the tree is.

Doing what you are doing would only be detrimental if you intended to keep it up in a warm environment for a much longer period of time then what it sounds as if you will be doing.

Have fun and enjoy! :hi:

[July]

4. I want to thank those of you who have responded very much.

I really have no sense of what is the best approach, so it is good to hear your advice. THANK YOU.