Every year at the beginning of December, my family and I go to our favorite tree nursery to get a Fraser Fir tree.
While getting a live tree for Christmas is a dying art in many places, it is still a tradition in my family. Many of the tree nurseries in my town of Indiana, PA ship out Christmas trees all around the world. As the Christmas tree capital of the world, the Christmas trees here are the best to get!
Here are some of the best tips I used when I picked out my Christmas tree.
1. Browse All The Trees First
It is important to take a look at all the Christmas trees available before you decide on one. You might end up settling for one tree while the perfect tree is right around the corner!
2. Make Sure You Know What Tree You Can Get
Before you pick out your dream tree, which is probably 15 feet tall and probably won't fit in your house, make sure you know what size tree will fit. Don't forget to take into account the size of the tree topper you use as well! With a vaulted ceiling, a 7-8 foot tree is what my family looks for.
3. Look At The Tree Branches
It is important to check that your perfect tree is full, which means it has a lot of branches and no empty spots. Also, check the branches to see if any of the needles fall off.
Choose a tree where the branches feel fresh with needles that don't fall off of it. This is important because if you want to keep the live tree in your house for over a month, you need a fresh tree.
4. Buy The Tree!
Now that you have all the best tips on buying the perfect live tree, buy it! Make sure you bring a car that it will fit in - bring a pick-up truck for easy transportation, or even a trailer. Then go have fun decorating your live tree!
