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Show Christmas Tree Forestry Advice How do you keep that Christmas Christ-mas tree fresh throughout the holiday holi-day season? Preserving the tree's moisture level is the key. The Division Di-vision of State Lands and Forestry makes these suggestions: 1. Commercial trees cut locally are generally fresher than those shipped from the Northwest. Ask your retailer when the trees were cut. Also ask if trees are sprayed with water to retain freshness. 2. To check for freshness, hold a needle between your thumb and forefinger. Bend the needle by slowly squeezing the thumb and finger together. The needle should break in half, if it's fresh. 3. Trees last longer in stands that hold water. Just before placing your tree in its stand, remove one inch of stump so it can absorb water wa-ter more easily. 4. Freshly cut trees should last about four weeks indoors. Keep trees away from heater vents and wood stoves. Use a cool air humidifier humid-ifier to increase tree life. For more information, contact Fran Craigle at 538-5298 or 538-5508. |
