Every year, people set out in search of a beautiful Christmas tree. It must fit well into the room and should stay beautiful for as long as possible. But what are the best criteria for choosing a Christmas tree? And above all, which type of tree should you prefer, fir or spruce?
Here we have a few tips to help you choose the right tree and keep it fresh for a long time:
Tips for buying the perfect Christmas tree
As fresh as possible
It is best to buy a tree that is as fresh as possible, i.e., have it cut (or cut it yourself) as freshly as possible. If that is not possible, saw off about 5 cm from the trunk at an angle and place it in a bucket with some water. By sawing it off, the tree can now absorb moisture better.
Fir or spruce
Now comes the hardest question: which tree should we take? Here is some information on which tree variety is best suited for you:
- Nordmann fir: This fir has been specially grown for Christmas tree purposes and has very high needle retention. The needles are soft (so they don't prick!), deep green, and usually have a very uniform growth shape. Because this type of tree takes a very long time to reach room height, it is unfortunately by far the most expensive tree.
- Blue spruce: The blue spruce is also a classic among Christmas trees. Due to the strong, uniform, and tiered growth of its branches, it is excellent for large, heavy tree decorations and real candles. It has a blue shimmer; unfortunately, its needles are very prickly, but they smell very strongly of the forest. It has medium durability and is priced slightly above the normal spruce.
- Noble fir: The noble fir impresses with even longer durability than Nordmann firs. In terms of price, it is in the range of the Nordmann fir. The needles are soft, blue-green, and have an extremely intense orange scent. The branches are usually arranged in tiers and are very well suited for decorating.
- Spruce: The spruce is the cheapest Christmas tree, but it has the disadvantage of much lower durability. Unfortunately, it sheds its needles after just a few days in warm rooms. The needles are dark green and only moderately prickly. Extra tip: Only cut spruces very shortly before the holiday.
- Norway spruce: Another inexpensive tree variety for Christmas trees is the German Norway spruce. It is often offered in forestry plantations. In terms of price, this tree is in the lower price segment. Unfortunately, the tree sheds its needles very quickly and is also more of a fire hazard. Usually, Norway spruces are slender and smell very good. Extra tip: Also, only cut this tree variety shortly before the holiday.
Keep moist
The tree stays fresh longer if you drill a hole as deep as possible into the trunk and put small pieces of sponge inside. This way, the tree absorbs even more moisture. Keep pouring a little water into the tree stand so that it can always absorb some moisture.
Extra tip: Spread a nice Christmas blanket under the tree; this way, falling needles or even resin can be caught and will not immediately dirty the floor.
Photo by Sabine, meinhaushalt.at
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