How to Check the Freshness of a Christmas Tree
Assess the tree by looking at it., Pull the needles of the tree., Check the trunk to see if it is sticky., Check for loose needles by banging the tree up and down on the ground.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Assess the tree by looking at it.
Does it appear fresh, healthy, and in good shape? -
Step 2: Pull the needles of the tree.
If the tree is fresh, the needles should stay in place and not break.
It should be hard to pull them off the branches. , If so, it's definitely fresh. , Expect some needles to fall off but if a lot fall off, move to another tree.
One that loses a lot of needles is no longer fresh and could be dry enough to be a fire hazard. -
Step 3: Check the trunk to see if it is sticky.
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Step 4: Check for loose needles by banging the tree up and down on the ground.
Detailed Guide
Does it appear fresh, healthy, and in good shape?
If the tree is fresh, the needles should stay in place and not break.
It should be hard to pull them off the branches. , If so, it's definitely fresh. , Expect some needles to fall off but if a lot fall off, move to another tree.
One that loses a lot of needles is no longer fresh and could be dry enough to be a fire hazard.
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