When to buy a Christmas tree? This is the perfect date

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Buying a Christmas tree is an integral part of the pre-Christmas season for many families. But when is the right time to get the tree? According to the “Natural Christmas Tree” association, more and more people are buying their tree before the third Advent. When is it too early to buy a Christmas tree?

Buying a Christmas tree: the right time
Of course, the later the tree is cut, the longer it will stay fresh. A fresh tree can be recognized by the white cut; a grey cut indicates an older tree. As “Natürlicher Weihnachtsbaum” writes, a Nordmann fir usually lasts through Advent and Christmas. This means the tree can stand in the house for about a month.

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However, if you want to keep your fir tree longer than Christmas Day, you should buy it later. Otherwise, fir trees can be purchased from the beginning of Advent. The situation is different for other conifers. Anyone purchasing red or blue spruce should do so shortly before Christmas, as the trees have a shorter shelf life indoors.

Storage and care for longer freshness
Storage and care play a decisive role in the shelf life of Christmas trees. Experts advise storing the tree in a cool, wind-protected place until it is put up. The warm heating air in the house can quickly dry out the tree, so it should only be brought into the living room shortly before decorating.

The tree can remain wrapped in the net while it is stored outside. The net should be removed as soon as it is moved inside, and the branches can hang out for at least a day. Only then will the Christmas tree find its correct shape. Before setting up, the trunk should be shortened by two to three centimeters, and the tree also needs water to prevent it from drying out.

Alternatives to the traditional Christmas tree
If all this is too much work for you, you can also opt for an alternative. An artificial Christmas tree saves money in the long run as it can be reused. Trees can also be purchased in flowerpots, which do not have to be cut down. And there are now even trees with a wooden framework and topped with real tree branches.

All information at a glance:
Nordmann firs keep for about a month.
When buying, consider how long you want to keep the tree.
Store outside after purchase.
Leave it hanging out before decorating.
Give the tree enough water.