Soft, non-pricking needles and a dense, beautifully shaped crown make the Nordmann fir the most popular Christmas tree in this country. But will she even manage to keep all her needles until the holidays? There is good news to announce in this regard.

The Nordmann fir stays fresh for up to four weeks even in a warm apartment

Sturdy and durable Christmas tree

All varieties of Nordmann fir are very robust and give us the longest shelf life in the living room of all fir species. Even if the average temperature there is over 20 °C, it takes a long time for the tree to shed needles. Under ideal conditions, it will retain its fresh appearance for up to four weeks.

Water supply prolongs shelf life

The warm ambient air in the living room in particular causes the green needles of the fir to lose moisture. If this is not replaced, they will dry out and turn brown or fall off. You can counteract this by providing the tree with around 500 ml of water every day.

  • buy a tree in a pot if possible
  • alternatively use tree stands with water filling
  • additionally spray the needles regularly with water
  • this also minimizes the risk of fire when using real candles

Get used to the heat slowly

Before the tree begins its service as a Christmas tree, it has waited outside in the cold or even in frost for a buyer. However, an abrupt change of location accompanied by a large temperature difference damages the tree and can shorten its lifespan. Slowly get your specimen used to warmer temperatures, for example by first placing it in the garage or stairwell.

Other measures to prolong life

Even if it is tempting to bring the tree into the living room on the first Advent, you should delay the purchase until about ten days before Christmas Eve. In this way you increase the chances that the Nordmann fir will wear its decorations fresh and lush green on Christmas Eve. Also pay attention to the following points, all of which contribute to the longer durability of the tree.

  • buy a freshly felled fir
  • store in a dark and cool place until set up
  • Do not place tree next to heating

tips

You can recognize a freshly felled fir tree when you buy it by the fact that no needles come loose when you stroke the branches. In addition, the bast layer, which is located below the outer bark, is still damp.

Life after Christmas

If the tree is rooted in a pot and has survived the festive season well, the desire to plant it in the garden occasionally arises. But the long root of these Christmas trees is usually cut off because it doesn't fit in the pot. It cannot grow back, making the tree unviable in the long run.

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