Small Colored Christmas Trees

This Nordic Spruce tree, trimmed with red berries and pine cones, features Feel Real branch tip technology, creating a tree with remarkable realism. Display this decoration on floor or tabletop, in any indoor or covered outdoor location.

They require less pruning and shearing than pines, however, as they have a naturally straight and symmetrical shape.Dark green, flat needles .75-1.25" long, attached singly to the twigs.Dark green-blue flat needles are silvery on the underside of the...

It will even be a great conversation-starter with friends and neighbors when the “coffee” pods appear in autumn. Spring brings the initial treat with clusters of petite, white flowers cascading from the branches.

Do not reduce the diameter of the trunk. Whittling the trunk down will only dry the tree out faster. If the trunck of the tree fills up too much of the space reserved for water you will have to refill the reservior more often and the tree will have a...

Beginning in late November, ships sailed into Chicago's harbor, delivering cargoes of thousands of Christmas trees from the upper peninsula of Michigan. Schuenemann and the Schooner Rouse SimmonsWisconsin Historical Society: New Findings on the Fate of...

The branches were spaced farther apart than they would be on a real tree to lessen the fire hazard inherent in using lit candles. Of course antique trees are available but modern trees in a wide assortment of colors are also being made.

Studies have shown that plain water will work as well to keep a Christmas tree alive as anything added to the water.Check the Christmas tree stand twice a day as long as the tree is up.

The white spruce does beat out the Norway spruce when it comes to needle retention as the Norway spruce can be tougher to keep alive indoors.The white pine is the most common Christmas tree variety sold in some parts of the country.

Then cover the hole with several inches of mulch and water the tree. Remove the burlap and any other coverings on the root ball. Expect that your Christmas tree will only be able to be in the house for 1 to1 ½ weeks.

Keep it in a cool, brightly lit location indoors and replant in the garden in spring.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Other plants can be dotted around the home to add Christmas cheer in lieu of a standard,...

Create the scene (and the aroma) for a very, merry Christmas, and if the tree is fresh and you provide good care, it will retain its appearance until the season is over. Unfortunately, there is one thing you definitely cannot do – you can't replant...

A few dry needles are no reason for concern, but look for a fresher tree if a large number of needles are loose or brittle.If you aren't ready to bring the Christmas tree indoors, place it in a bucket of cool water and store it in a cool, shady place.

You also should shake the branches a little or even pick the tree up six inches or so and plop it back down. When you are learning how to pick a Christmas tree, the choices can seem overwhelming.

A well-watered Christmas tree doesn't pose any fire risks. Therefore, it's important to keep the tree watered thoroughly and check water levels daily. Where the tree is placed in the home determines its longevity.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1");...

Check with your sold waste provider to see what size tree and in what condition it needs to be in (for example, does it need to be stripped of limbs and cut and bundled into 4 foot lengths, etc.).

Note that the average time a well-watered cut tree holds its needles is three to four weeks.(from 5' to 9') near nicely shaped large trees that are also positioned near clearings and open spaces.

The Montery Cypress only grows to 6 to 8 feet tall if not pruned, but can be trimmed to practically any size and shape that you prefer. The Montery Cypress is also a beautiful choice for woodland gardens or behind water features where rich golden yellow...

Keep consistently moist. If you decide to keep the Dwarf Alberta Spruce Miniature Christmas Tree inside we recommend feeding the plant with After the holiday season it can be moved to a sheltered location where it can gradually cool down to the outside...

Below are a number of tips on caring for your tree: Displaying trees in water in a traditional reservoir type stand is the most effective way of maintaining their freshness and minimizing needle loss problems.

Below are a number of tips on caring for your tree: Displaying trees in water in a traditional reservoir type stand is the most effective way of maintaining their freshness and minimizing needle loss problems.

While it may seem a bit odd to describe the aroma this way, it is best described as a sweet, citrus like smell. The rich green color is the same on the top and bottom of the needle.

They produce soft needles, and have a very pleasant aroma, which is why we believe the Fraser Fir is possibly the perfect tree for the holidays. Avoid whittling the sides of the trunk down to fit a stand.

* One of the smaller firs, preferring cooler climates.

* One of the smaller firs, preferring cooler climates.

It is also a popular Christmas tree. * The specific epithet, menziesii, is after Archibald Menzies, a Scottish physician and rival naturalist to David Douglas. * The Douglas fir's useful wood and its quick growth make it the crop of choice for many timber...

It is a beautiful, dense and oval-conical tree when young, with a narrow conical crown atop a bare trunck in maturity. * An easily cultivated, fast-growing tree, it prefers a deep rich soil and a sunny sheltered position.

It is, however, a much wider tree. I am awestruck each time I witness it.There is also a very practical use to evergreen trees in the garden - reducing the heating bill! By planting tall conifers between your home and the prevailing winds, you can significantly...