[caption id="attachment_83986" align="aligncenter" width="533"] Fresh White Pine Christmas Tree[/caption] The Fresh White Pine Christmas Tree is an old-fashioned classic, world-renowned for its elegant, symmetrical shape and bountiful, soft needles. Also known as Eastern White Pine or Northern White Pine, the White Pine is known for its distinctive look and excellent needle retention. The Fresh White Pine Christmas Tree needles are over two inches long and are soft, flexible, feathery and bluish-green to silver-green in color. These attributes make the White Pine the choice tree for Fresh Cut Christmas Trees and Christmas Garlands. The needles of Fresh White Pine Christmas Tree are uniquely arranged in bundles of five, and needle retention for White Pine Trees is good. Additionally, Fresh White Pine Christmas Tree emits little fragrance and is the preferred Christmas tree for people with allergies.   If you thought you couldn’t have a real Christmas tree due to allergies, think again! Fresh White Pine Christmas Tree has very little aroma which will result in fewer allergic reactions.   We have taken the guess work out of tree buying by including the following list of the attributes of each type of tree we sell.   Properties of Fresh White Pine Christmas Tree Needle Softness:     9 Needle retention:   10 Branch Strength:     2 Fragrance:                3 Overall Density:       8   We personally hand-select each fresh Christmas tree to make sure that it meets our high quality standards. Since our Christmas trees are selected and shipped within 48 hours, you and your family will be able to enjoy a fresh White Pine Christmas Tree throughout the holiday season.

How to Care for Your Fresh Cut Christmas Tree

When a Christmas tree is cut, more than half its weight is water. With proper care, you can maintain the quality of your tree. Below are a number of tips on caring for your tree: Displaying trees in water in a traditional reservoir type stand is the most effective way of maintaining their freshness and minimizing needle loss problems. To display the trees indoors, use a stand with an adequate water holding capacity for the tree. As a general rule, stands should provide 1 quart of water per inch of stem diameter. Devices are available that help maintain a constant water level in the stand. Use a stand that fits your tree. Avoid whittling the sides of the trunk down to fit a stand. The outer layers of wood are the most efficient in taking up water and should not be removed. Make a fresh cut to remove at least a 1/2-inch thick disk of wood from the base of the trunk before putting the tree in the stand. Make the cut perpendicular to the stem axis. Don't cut the trunk at an angle, or into a v-shape, which makes it far more difficult to hold the tree in the stand and also reduces the amount of water available to the tree. Drilling a hole in the base of the trunk does NOT improve water uptake. This is done to accomodate tree stands which use a center "peg" to stabilize the tree. Once you receive your tree, unpack it immediately, remove any netting place the base of the tree in water as soon as possible. Most species can go 6 to 8 hours after cutting the trunk and still take up water before they naturally seal over. Don't bruise the cut surface or get it dirty. If needed, trees can be temporarily stored for several days in a cool location such as an un-heated garage. Place the freshly cut trunk in a bucket that is kept full of water. Note; The temperature of the water used to fill the stand is not important and does not affect water uptake. Check the stand daily to make sure that the level of water does not go below the base of the tree. With many stands, there can still be water in the stand even though the base of the tree is no longer submerged in water. Keep trees away from major sources of heat (fireplaces, heaters, heat vents, direct sunlight). Lowering the room temperature will slow the drying process, resulting in less water consumption each day. Use LED lights that produce low heat, such as miniature lights, as this will reduce drying of the tree. Always inspect light sets prior to placing them on the tree. If worn, replace with a new set. Visit the Tree Recycling page to find a recycling program near you.