Have a wonderful and very green Xmas with a real Christmas tree

Autumn is now at its peak, and we're turning our thoughts to the next seasonal highlight beloved by many: the wonderful Christmas! Is there anything more beautiful and festive than natural spruce and fir trees? We’ve had enough of plastic and artificial trees that offer little to our homes compared to a natural fir, which will fill our space with life, colour, and a truly special Christmassy scent.

If you have any doubts about which one is right for you or how to take care of it...
go ahead, read on!

Why go for a real xmas tree?

If you haven't yet made the decision between choosing a real Christmas tree or an artificial Christmas tree, we have a few pros to help you when in doubt:

1. You don’t have to discard it after the holidays: Contrary to popular belief, a natural fir tree doesn’t have to perish when January comes around. If you have a garden, a reasonably sized terrace, or the option to replant it in a nearby park, your Christmas tree could enjoy a wonderful, long-lasting life after serving as the centrepiece at your New Year's Eve dinner.
2. It cleanses the air: It’s widely acknowledged that trees naturally rejuvenate the air, a fact that the Association of Forestry Engineers wants us to keep in mind when making our Christmas tree choice. If they say it, who are we to disagree?
3. They are born in controlled places: Choosing a natural tree does not lead to deforestation. In the areas where these trees are grown, for every tree sold, another one is planted. This means our decision is doubly beneficial for the environment: we avoid plastic and support reforestation efforts. Hooray!

care tips for a natural christmas tree

As previously mentioned, natural fir trees have a lifespan beyond just the Christmas season. Therefore, we’ll address two types of care; in this section, we’ll focus on what care our fir tree needs during the holiday season after it arrives at our home.

during xmas

The origin of these fir trees has little or nothing to do with the habitat in which they are found in a family home. That is why this is the time to take extra care and be especially attentive to it. But don't worry, if you take into account 3 simple commands, your fir tree will be as healthy and fresh as a lettuce by the end of Christmas.

after new year

What should I do with my natural fir tree after the holidays? Once Christmas has passed, it’s time to determine what to do with your tree. If you have a rooted fir tree, you can plant it in a pot on your balcony or in your garden, provided you've taken proper care of it during the holidays. For a cut tree, it's best to place it in or beside a container for organic waste (brown). Additionally, many large cities offer collection points for discarded trees after January 6th.

garnish yes, but carefully

It is obvious that our natural fir tree will have a decorative role, and no one is going to stop it from being the most beautiful Christmas tree in the neighbourhood, but with prudence. We can't help thinking that we are talking about a living being and it has its limitations, especially if we are going to load it with extra weight. To take maximum care of its branches, we must be really careful when choosing and placing the Christmas decorations: let's do it without touching the buds of the branches and avoiding the top of the tree.

humidity, a great ally

Don't skip this paragraph! This may be the most decisive aspect for the health of the fir tree once it has arrived at our home, as the climates in homes are often really dry, due to heating. This will work against the well-being of the tree as humidity will be essential for its good maintenance. What can we do to maintain the area correctly? The answer is much simpler than it seems; there are several little tricks that will help to keep the room where the fir tree is located as optimal as possible.

Spraying the leaves of the Christmas tree with fresh water on a regular basis will help significantly. Also, you can include a small humidifier on your shopping list to place nearby, this will keep the room at consistently high levels.

watering

It's not only the ambient humidity that is important, but the substrate must be moist at all times, which will be easy if we are rigorous with watering, but carefully, avoiding puddles. To facilitate correct watering, it will be very useful to place a saucer under the pot, which should be left for a few minutes after each watering and then removed, thus preventing the excess water from rotting the roots.

cool, cool: keep the spruce away from heat sources

We could say that heat will be our tree's number 1 enemy. Let's take into account its natural origin where they grow wild and we will understand this need. That is why when the fir tree arrives home, it will be of vital importance to locate the ideal spot for our protagonist to spend the holidays: keep it away from radiators, fireplaces, light bulbs that generate heat... Be very careful with this point! We know that one of the essential elements for decorating the tree are the lights. Choose LED lights that do not heat up to maintain and protect the unique leaves of the fir tree.

care cut fir

• Get your tree into water as quickly as possible
• Place your tree in the best location
• Use a stand that holds water
• Put your tree up at least a few hours before you decorate it to allow the branches to drop down or “settle” into their natural position
• Keep your tree away from heat sources
• Watch at a regular basis the water levels

I'm convinced!

Having read this information, you may have decided to opt for a green and natural Christmas. Explore the finest selection of fir and spruce trees at Forespaña, and remember to place your order so you can have your tree delivered at your convenience. We offer a variety of Christmas trees to match your preferences, budget, and home. You can choose from the following fir tree options:

• the Normann fir (cutted and potted)
• the Abies pungens (potted))
• the Picea omorika (potted and cutted)
• the Abies excelsa (potted and rootball)
• the Abies glauca (potted)
• the Picea abies (potted)