Christmas trees can often be purchased at retail chain stores, but the best place to get a real tree fresh is likely to be a Christmas tree farm. Buy a tree farm is the best option, because a farm is more likely to offer more species of trees and therefore a greater variety of shapes and sizes. Another reason is that after you have made your selection you will see the tree is cut and can take steps to preserve its freshness.
Christmas trees, like other trees have different shapes and qualities. The most preferred Christmas trees basically have a pyramid or cone that make them more popular than others. These include the Douglas Fraser, Noble and Balsam firs, and Scotch, Virginia and white pine trees. These evergreens have one or more excellent characteristics regarding the shape, color or sheen and fragrance, making them favorites to be used for Christmas trees and therefore are best sellers.
A Christmas tree in a pyramid is more likely to be taller and has somewhat of a more elegant appearance. Douglas fir, which sits atop one of the favorites of Christmas tree, is an example of a pyramid-shaped tree. Other examples of the pyramid-shaped trees are Fraser, Balsam and Noble firs.
A Christmas tree in a cone shape tends to be shorter with dense branches, which makes them excellent for the realization of many ornaments and other decorations. Virginia pine, Scots pine, Norway spruce and White Pine are cone shaped. Although not as smart as Fir family, their characteristics are decidedly utilitarian. Families who have a strong tradition of making your own ornaments, or putting a lot of memories of the trees would have to consider the selection of a cone-shaped tree.
Another feature that makes Christmas trees attraction is its color. At first glance, all Christmas trees have a green aspect, but a closer look at their needles are revealed differences as a bright color or dark green, blue-green or yellowish green. The needles can also emit a silvery sheen with the right lighting. Fraser firs and Noble both have needles with a silvery sheen. You will find the branches of the Fraser fir trees and Noble used for garlands and wreaths.
Most people choose a new Christmas tree for its fragrance, which can be quite strong or just subtle, giving off enough of a smell of perfume. Douglas fir, which is one of the most popular trees used in homes and public places is a very aromatic tree. The balsam fir is also quite fragrant. If you like the feel of a fresh Christmas tree, but keep in mind the scent of pine in the interior a bit overwhelming, Eastern White Pine can be your best choice, because this tree does not have much perfume.
If the most important trees on a Christmas tree farm is not an option for you, look carefully to select from pre-cut trees. For trees that are in commercial lots for retail or otherwise, the freshness can be determined by observing the conditions under which the trees are maintained. Observe if the trees are kept in places that retain water, if the trees are protected from wind and sun, and if the trees are tied properly packed.
To determine the freshness of a tree, see if it looks green and healthy, has an aromatic odor and has needles that are moist and flexible. If needles or roasted dry-looking show, then that's a sign the tree is a bad choice. If a large amount of green needles fall off when the branches are shaken, which is also a sign that the tree is not the best to buy to last all season. The needles of the trees must break when bent sharply. If a needle shaft is bent and does not break easily under pressure, which could mean that the tree is not absorbing water and that will affect their longevity.
If you buy a Christmas tree farm or a lot of a store is an essential quality to consider in selecting the right tree is its size. Before buying a tree is important to decide where it will be placed in your home so that the space can be measured. You have to make a floor to ceiling measurement and then subtract at least 10-12 inches for maximum height of the Christmas tree you select. It is recommended that at least 10-12 inches of space should be between the top of the Christmas tree and the roof. This problem of height in both directions. If you have a roof top of a short tree may be dwarfed by other furniture in the room. It is therefore important to carefully consider and select a tree that has a height appropriate for the area where you are putting your tree. Do not forget to measure the width of the tree also.
In conclusion, along with the freshness and size, a tree should select the way you like, the smell of the needles and bark and how thick and strong branches should be. For the density and strength of the selected tree, you must have an idea of how the tree will be decorated - many heavy ornaments, Christmas lights or arcs are used. For example, a cone-shaped pine tree has strong branches will be better for holding heavy ornaments and a fir tree in a pyramid that is good for trees that have light decorations such as bows and a string Christmas lights.
If you have a favorite type of Christmas tree that is selected each time, or if you simply select a different one based on appearance or fragrance and there are many options to satisfy their natural desire to have a decorated tree in your home for Christmas.
