When you buy a Christmas tree, consider one with a root ball that is still alive. The tree won't become a fire hazzard by becoming dry like it a cut tree.
After Christmas, you can plant the tree; and enjoy it for years to come!
This was a Christmas tree that I planted at my rent house decades ago. It was 4 foot tall then, now it's about 30 foot tall today.
This tree shades the front porch:
This makes nice shade on the deck area, year round.
It really got big, and has become a focal point:
The trunk is about 18 inches across, and is quite solid. I picked be a white pine because the needles are soft and it grows fast. This was taken close to dark, and my camera was messing with exposure; which is why this looks so bright.
Pine trees drop a portion of their needles every year, so don't be worried when you get ground cover like this. White pine makes good needle tea, that is good for you too!
This is where the shamrock I wrote about lives:
It has been growing stronger every year, it has been fun to watch.
This year, I found out that they close at night:
This is likely part of the reason they do so well in the cold temperatures.
I think I will transplant part of this when we move:
I like the plant, and would like to have some growing locally!
But I highly recommend the root balled Christmas tree! I planted one at home too, and it grew well until the pine beetles got it. I would do it again!
So have a Merry Christmas, and remember to plant your Christmas tree.
I really like the smell of the tree!
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Me too, a root balled tree has more smell as it's healthier. This one has made me smile for decades! I think I'll pull some needles for tea before I rent it....
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