How to choose a live Christmas tree for the New Year 2026: practical tips
Choosing a live spruce for a holiday requires attention: the freshness, correct shape and rich color of the needles ensure that the tree creates an atmosphere of comfort and remains elegant throughout the holidays. Let's analyze the main criteria for choosing a New Year's beauty, as well as the types and important nuances of the purchase. All the details are in the Izvestia article.
Freshness and quality criteria
Buying a fresh fir tree allows you to maintain a festive mood and avoid premature shedding of needles. First of all, pay attention to the condition of the trunk and needles.
The cut on the trunk should be light, moist and smooth. If it is dark and dry, the tree was cut down a long time ago.
Healthy needles are juicy in color, without yellowness or brown tint, dense and elastic to the touch.
When shaking or tapping the trunk on the ground, the needles should not crumble en masse.
Run your hand along the branch — the needles should not remain in your hand; the needles should be elastic.
Fresh spruce always has a pronounced coniferous aroma, the absence of odor indicates long-term storage.
Popular types of live Christmas trees
Before buying, it is important to determine the type of spruce — its appearance, durability and aroma depend on it. Each type has its own advantages.
The common (Russian) spruce is a classic option, affordable, but the needles quickly fall off in a warm room.
Serbian spruce is appreciated for its beautiful dense crown, playful appearance and soft, resistant to shedding needles.
Prickly spruce (blue) has an unusual blue hue, more stable needles and retains its appearance for a long time.
For a small space, a low-growing or compact spruce, presented in some nurseries, is suitable.
Where to buy and what to look for
It is better to choose fir trees grown in nurseries where all agrotechnical standards are observed — such trees retain their freshness longer and do not harm the forest.
Buy a Christmas tree 5-6 days before the holiday, so that the tree remains fresh, but not too early.
When buying, ask to remove the net from the tree and carefully inspect the crown and trunk.
Measure the installation site in advance to select a tree of the appropriate size and proportions.
Use the services of trusted sellers — nurseries, specialty markets, or online stores with good reviews.
Instructions: how to choose the perfect Christmas tree
The process of choosing the best Christmas tree can be presented in the form of step-by-step instructions:
Measure the place for a Christmas tree in an apartment or house — take into account the height and width for safe installation.
Choose the appropriate type of tree (common, Serbian, blue — according to the desired characteristics).
Visually evaluate the trunk: it should be smooth, thick, and covered with needles along its entire length.
Check the freshness of the color and elasticity of the needles.
Smell the tree — a fresh fir tree has a rich aroma.
Ask them to remove the net and carefully inspect the crown and branches.
Check the weight of the spruce: it should not be light relative to its size — this is important for long-term moisture storage.
When buying from the nursery, specify the date of cutting and storage conditions.
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