Considerations and tips for caring for a live potted Christmas tree

The idea of ​​replanting a potted Christmas tree after the holidays is great and very green too. However, there are a few important things to consider before attempting to repot a potted Christmas tree for its survival as well as your decorating expectations.

First, if you live in an extremely cold climate (zone 5 in the US), you will need to have a greenhouse for a potted tree to survive. Otherwise, the tree will die and you will have wasted your money. If this is the case, you’d better go with an actual cut down tree. Cutting Christmas trees or buying a pre-cut one is much more environmentally friendly than using an artificial tree!

Second, if you live in an area that isn’t extremely cold during the winter months but still reaches freezing, you can still transplant a potted Christmas tree successfully by taking certain precautions. In cold climates, your Christmas tree may not be in the house for more than 7 to 10 days, because evergreens are dormant during the winter months. Staying in a warm home for too long will cause the tree to wake up. If that happens, he will go into shock and die once he is exposed to cold weather again. This is a serious limitation for many people who like to have their Christmas tree inside and decorated for more than a few days.

On the other hand, if you bring your potted Christmas tree indoors the day before Christmas and don’t mind taking it down a few days after, then potted trees may be a viable option for you.

If these two considerations aren’t an issue for you, read on for some tips for proper care:

– Buy locally to improve your chances of a healthier, more resilient tree.

– Plan ahead where you will plant the tree and dig the hole before the ground freezes in cold weather.

– Dig the hole deep enough to cover the root ball with a width of about 3 times that of the root ball or pot.

– Be sure to keep the root ball or pot moist when bringing it home, while indoors, and for months after planting so that the tree’s root system can establish itself well in the new environment. Be careful not to overwater the tree at any one time or it will drain.

– Store your tree out of bright direct sunlight before bringing it inside to decorate.

– Use ‘cool’ lights on your tree. If the bulbs get too hot, they can damage the tree.

– Only keep the tree inside for a maximum of 10 days in cold climates, i3 days indoors is ideal.

– Always transport your tree by the root ball or pot and not by the trunk. You may need a few people to do this, as potted trees are very heavy.

– Do not move a potted tree from a warm house to a cold climate. Have a transition area, such as an unheated garage or shed, to give it time to acclimate to drastic changes in temperature.

– Stake the tree during the first growing season to prevent wind damage and cover it with burlap to deter deer if they are a problem in your area.

– Before planting, be sure to remove the root ball’s container or containment packaging, such as plastic covers. If the root ball is wrapped in biodegradable burlap, it’s best to leave it untouched. Do not remove existing soil or “rough up” roots.

– Plant your tree as early as possible and use plenty of mulch to retain heat and moisture. Do not plant the tree in a frozen hole. If there’s a chance the ground will freeze, fill it with mulch until it’s time to plant.

Pot in Pot Trees

Pot-in-pot Christmas trees are the new thing in transplantable Christmas trees. If they are locally available to you and you want a potted tree, this is the way to go. Potted potted trees have a better chance of survival because the crops are grown in in-ground pots which, when harvested, prevent damage to the root ball (since everything is contained in the pot). Since the tree does not experience the same level of stress. that an unearthed tree does, it is healthier and, therefore, more resistant. These trees are also less expensive and lighter than trees that are grown and then harvested with only part of their roots.

If all goes well, you will be able to let your transplanted tree thrive only after spring arrives. If you make having a live, potted Christmas tree an annual tradition, you’ll not only have a beautiful landscape that benefits the planet, but one filled with a wealth of living holiday memories.

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