A Christmas tree is no different from having a huge bunch of flowers in your house. The moment it is in a warm house it will start transpiring and draw water.
Anything up to a litre or more a day depending on the size of the tree.
If you have not been present when your tree is cut then, we advise you cut a slither off the bottom of the trunk as this quickly seals with resin and restricts water flow.
Lemonade or cut flower sachets can give the tree a sugar rush which will help in needle retention.
With underfloor heating, to avoid a disastreeous situation, do not put a tree on a floor which is under-heated. Warm air rises up and dries the underside of the needles which have no waxy protection.
If there is no alternative, then laying a blanket on the floor to deflect heat and lots of extra water will help.
| SIZE | NORDMAN / BLUE SPRUCE | SPRUCE |
|---|---|---|
| 3ft | 21 | 15 |
| 4ft | 30 | 20 |
| 5ft | 45 | 30 |
| 6ft | 55 | 40 |
| 7ft | 70 | 50 |
| 8ft | 80 | 65 |
| 9ft | 100 | 80 |
| 10ft | 130 | 100 |
Activities
Post your letter to Father Christmas along the woodland path, test your family quiz skills in our 12 days of Christmas treasure trail, and say hello to our pigs!