Ask the following questions:
o Are the trees displayed in water?
o Is the ground in the tree selection area damp from regular irrigation?
o Is the tree heavy? (Weight indicates moisture content.)
o What color are the needles? (If a rich dark green, the tree has received the water it needs.)
Want to guarantee the tree is as fresh as possible? Cut your own! There are numerous choose-and cut
Christmas tree farms throughout Alabama. This supports a local farmer and helps your family make memories combing the field to find the perfect tree.
Choosing the right type of tree is as important as choosing a fresh one. Options vary depending on pre-cut or self-cut trees. Needle shape, color, texture, branch structure and scent differ. Varieties typically found at local retailers are Douglas fir, Frasier fir, white pine, Scotch pine and Colorado blue spruce. Virginia pine, Eastern red cedar, white pine, Leyland cypress and Arizona cypress are common at choose-and-cut farms.
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