Long storage causes the water conducting vessels to dry out and not function. If the tree has not been stored too long, you can sometimes get it to draw water by cutting the bottom 2 or 3 inches off the trunk to expose the fresh wood. Many people are choosing to select a live tree that can be planted in the yard after the Christmas Season. Proper handling of these trees is important for the tree's survival. Be sure you have space in your yard to accommodate a growing tree of the kind you select.
Small trees become big trees.
Fresh Holiday Arrangements Demonstration on how to make beautiful Christmas wreaths, swags and other arrangements from evergreens and other things from your own garden.