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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 15, 1899 Community Tips on selecting and caring for a Christmas tree By Mike Kuhns , USU Extension Forester In early December, many Utahns head for their local Christmas tree grower or tree lot to purchase their Christmas tree. Selection of a good tree and care for that tree once it is home can help you have a happier and safer holiday season. Freshness and moistness ar? the keys for a Christmas tree that will last through the holi- day season. Once needles dry out they usually stay dry, even when the tree is placed in a stand with water. The best way to ensure that your tree is fresh is to buy from a local grower or from a retailer you know and trust, cut operaeither at a choose-an- d tion or at a lot. Trees shipped into Christmas tree lots from out of state may be fresh, but some may be old and dry. To check for freshness, gently pull on several needles. If many come off, the tree may not be fresh. You can also lift the tree and strike the butt end on the ground. Again, if many needles fall off the twigs, the tree is probably not fresh. Finally, pull off a couple of needles and break them to see if they are moist and fragrant. Dont worry about old unattached needles accumulated in side the crown. Though these needles can be messy and a fire hazard, they do not indicate a poor tree and can easily be removed. Once a fresh tree is brought home, store it outside with the butt end in water until you are ready to decorate it. Keep it away from sun and wind so it does not a dry out. It also helps to thin section from the butt end if possible to open the trees vessels. Once inside, the tree should be placed in a sturdy stand that holds at least one gallon of water. A fresh tree can lose this much water or more a day, so small stands just do not hold enough water. Place the tree away from heaters, furnace vents, televisions and other heat sources. 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