Sap can seal a cut tree trunk, making it impossible to absorb any water. Before placing your noble or Douglas in a tree stand, make a fresh, 12-inch cut. The cut surface should be creamy white, not yellow or brown. Put the tree in water as soon as possible, no longer than an hour after the cut is made. An average tree may consume between a quart and gallon of water per day, so water daily.
Nobles have excellent needle retention and stiff branches.
Their soft, feathery look and heavy fragrance make these an attractive option for many Mid-Columbia families. The needles, which shed more easily than some varieties, are green with silver undersides and appear frosted. But their needles shed quickly. Short, dark green needles with silver undersides give the tree a frosted appearance. The branches are stiff and fragrant and needle retention is very good.