It’s not something you want to do a few days before the big day when you find that the Christmas tree you’ve picked is almost empty on one side or is dropping all the needles. Here are some things to consider when choosing a tree so you can get your money’s worth!
- Is the tree wrapped in a net?
Wrap a tree in a net can severely damage branchesespecially if they have softer needles.
netting is too sometimes used by vendors to hide imperfections on treessuch as an uneven shape or bare sides.
if you can Avoid buying trees wrapped in netting as there is too much uncertainty about what you are buying.
If you cannot avoid this, unpack the tree as soon as possibleand try to find out the details of the seller so that you can file a complaint if necessary.
- How do the needles look?
When the needles look like they are on a tree pale, dry or wilted, definitely don’t buy it!
If you are not sure Run your hand over a few branches and check for needles – Most Christmas trees drop some needles, but not to any significant extent.
You can even Pick up the tree and gently knock it to the ground to make sure all the needles don’t fall off.
