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  Make a fresh cut on the butt to eliminate the seal and to allow for the tree to absorb water.The necessary amount to cut off varies. The fresh-cut surfaceshould be creamy-white, not yellow or brown. Place the tree in a stand which will hold at leastone gallon of water or check the water level
more than once a day. An average tree may consume between twopints and a gallon of water per day. If the water
level drops below the butt, a seal will form which does not permit the tree to take in more water. Water consumption is related to butt diameter and not to height.
If the tree is not going into the house soon after purchase, it should be storedon a cool porch or patio away from wind and sun. Use the smallest lights possible to prevent a build-up of heat.
Place the tree away from heat sources such as vents, fireplaces, radiators or sunny windows.
Do not store Christmas trees in swimming pools to avoid the potential of chlorine-bleaching.
Information courtesy of our Pacific Northwest Christmas Tree Association |