Its soft, silvery-blue foliage with flattened needles about two to three inches in length has a distinctive citrus aroma. Its outstanding color and excellent needle retention make it an increasingly popular Christmas tree. Its soft, emerald green needles with silvery undersides are about three-quarters of an inch in length. Its bottlebrush texture, sturdy branching, and outstanding needle retention make it a superb Christmas tree whose popularity has grown rapidly in recent years. If you are not ready to decorate it, keep the tree outdoors, protected from the wind and sun until you are ready to bring the tee into your home.
Trees are very thirsty.
They will drink between two pints and one gallon of water per day. Use a water-bearing stand with a water capacity of one gallon or more if possible. Check the stand daily and supply fresh water as needed. And remember, another approach is to have a potted tree . This can be bought from us year-round and then decorated or transplanted after the holidays.