Stir the ingredients thoroughly, then stand the tree in the solution outside for a day or two to let its tissues fill. While the tree is in the house, keep the tree well-filled with this solution throughout the holidays. The corn syrup provides sugar for metabolism which increases the tree's uptake of water. The boron makes the sugar move through the tree faster, and the Epsom salts and chelated iron keep the tree green. The chlorine stops mold from forming in the sugar-water mix.
Molds clog the vessels in the butt and prevent the tree from taking up water.
In today's ecologically-conscious society, many of us choose to purchase living Christmas trees. These not only give you holiday enjoyment, but add to your landscape as well. Living Christmas trees are purchased either balled and burlapped or as container-grown plants. You can plant them after the holidays, but it's tricky and you'll have to make some preparations ahead of time. First, plan well ahead.