WATER  

Once home, place the FRESH CUT tree in water as soon as possible.  When you leave the farm, if your tree is not in water within an hour, put a fresh cut of half an inch on the truck to enable to the tree to take up water.

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•  Amount of Water-Your trees are thirsty! Do not let the water run dry. To display the trees indoors, use a stand with an adequate water holding capacity for the tree. 

• Temperature of Water-The temperature of the water used to fill the stand is not important and does not affect water uptake. 

FIRE SAFETY
Keep displayed trees away from sources of heat (fireplaces, heaters, heat vents, direct sunlight). Lowering the room temperature will slow the drying process, resulting in less water consumption each day.

MAINTENANCE 
 

• Check the stand daily to make sure that the level of water does not go below the base of the tree. With many stands, there can still be water in the stand even though the base of the tree is no longer submerged in water.

• Use of lights that produce low heat, such as miniature lights, will reduce drying of the tree. Always turn off the lights when leaving the house or when going to bed. Always inspect light sets prior to placing them on the tree. 

DISPOSAL
Monitor the tree for freshness, checking for excessive dead needles and dryness. After Christmas or if the tree is dry, remove it from the house immediately for fire safety.
 

• Go to www.realchristmastrees.org and type in your zip code to find a recycling program near you.