Replanting a Christmas Tree
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Debbie Lanaghan on Jan 25, 2015Make sure the tree is used to the cold first. When you move it out of the house put it in the garage first, then move it out, but stay close to the house then plant it. Even though it is winter you still are going to want to give it water once a month unless there is a blanket of snow down. All through the first year make sure it gets a good deep drink of water. No staking should be required.Helpful Reply
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Mike Rene on Jan 25, 2015Thanks Debbie. I won't be planting until the end of May as it does not warm up here enough until then and that is usually when we are able to plant our garden. I will put a timer on valve to make sure it gets water on a regular basis.Helpful Reply
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Stephania Potter on Jan 25, 2015Don't let dry out and let it get sun. May, may be awfully late to be planting the tree. You just don't want the grown frozen. It will need to a establish a good root system before it start growing in the spring. It also may drop some needles or look like it might have some die back. Don't give up on it. It might take some time to recover from shock before it starts growing again.Helpful Reply
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Jan 25, 2015It is really doubtful that you will have much luck with rooting the tree if its only a stump on bottom. While feeding the tree with water and adding necessary nutrients to keep it fresh, your still forgetting that the root structure supports the tree so it would need to be wired and kept wet for many years in order for any roots to develop. Also need to remember if you look at how much water the tree uses every day to keep it fresh, This is done daily with the much larger root system over a greater area. Once in ground you would need to water this all the time as the soil would be soaking up much of the water not allowing the tree to absorb what it needs to survive. A lot of people who purchase "live" trees still end up killing them, Even when doing everything right. So your odds are really against you being successful. You can try, but do not be disappointed after all the work involved you will be removing it into the recycle pile.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Jan 26, 2015Some Christmas trees are started by cuttings, but it is done in a very controlled manner and under optimal conditions. If you want to try it, take those upright shoots and place them in water, then when you are ready to plant dip them in rooting hormone and plant the cuttings in a porous potting medium. Keep the soil moist and mist the cuttings frequently. It should take about three months for them to have rooted enough to be transplanted.Helpful Reply
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