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Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree


© Georgeann Hall

Dec 6, 1999


Christmas is a beautiful time of year and most people who celebrate the season are now happily decorating their homes. Part of that decoration usually involves an evergreen tree of some sort, whether it be cut, artificial, or balled and burlapped. Most of us know all we need to know about cut or artificial trees, but what about those balled and burlapped, live trees?

A balled and burlapped tree has been dug from the ground with a special tree spading machine. This machine allows the tree to be removed from the ground with a sizeable rootball intact. The rootball is wrapped and tied with burlap and sometimes a wire basket. This type of tree should be planted immediately after Christmas.

Prior to bringing the tree inside, its a good idea to have the planting hole prepared ahead of time. Make sure the hole is wider than the rootball and just as deep or perhaps an inch or two shallower. Cover the backfill soil with a tarp.

The tree should not be kept indoors any longer than about 10 days.

After Christmas, place the tree in the hole, cut back as much of the burlap as you can. Backfill the hole, then add a two inch layer of mulch. Do not stake the tree unless the chosen site is exposed to high winds. Finally, water the tree in. During the winter if there are any warm spells, water again.

I have included some sites for further information:

  • http://www.ag.uiuc.edu/~robsond/solution...

  • http://forestry.about.com/education/fore...

  • http://extension.missouri.edu/newfront/h...

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    1.   Dec 6, 1999 11:17 AM
    If you keep the tree indoors for more than 10 days, the tree can start growing because it thinks it's spring (not christmas). Keep the tree as cool as possible for as long as possible. Most people lik ...

    -- posted by LarryGnome



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