Anna Benson, CEO of a large spruce supplier, gives her five tips on how to get a nice spruce.
1. Choose a fresh fir that is chopped as late as possible. The best is if you can chop it yourself and then the best thing to do at the end of November.
2. Make a fresh cut in the trunk just before taking in the Christmas tree. This means that you open up so that the water can be sucked up. It's kind of like cutting flowers before putting them in a vase.
3. Allow the Christmas tree to stop in a cool place for a day before it gets into the heat, so that it does not get a shock when it goes from minus to plus degrees. A garage or staircase works fine. The more north of the country you live, the more important this step is.
4. Once the Christmas tree enters the heat, it is thirsty. It can drink several liters of water for the first 24 hours, so you have to take care of it. That means watering, watering and watering!
5. Do not place the Christmas tree near a heat source, so keep it away from elements and fireplaces. Underfloor heating is also a boon for the Christmas tree.