A real Christmas tree is one of the best parts of the Christmas experience. Not only does it keep your house smelling amazing, but the experience of choosing a tree with your family is unmatched.
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With Christmas around the corner its time to start decorating and the first thing to go up has to be the tree!
While there are plenty of artificial trees that are just as stunning as the real thing, half the fun of Christmas is choosing a real tree.
If you’re choosing a tree from a farm, there’s plenty of great spots across Australia to visit. Now is the time to head out and have a tree tagged for an early December pick-up or delivery.
Have a look at this list to find the closest tree farm to you:
New South Wales
Queensland:
South Australia
Santa Trees Christmas Tree Farm
Christmas Tree Farm Chandlers Hill
Adelaide Hills Christmas Trees
Adelaide Blue Lake Christmas Trees
Victoria
Real Christmas Trees Melbourne
Northpole Christmas Tree Farms
Daylesford Christmas Tree Farm
Christmas Tree Farm Narre Warren
The Christmas Tree Farm Melbourne
ACT
Western Australia
Wilbury’s Traditional Christmas Trees
Tasmania
Caring for your real Christmas tree
We spoke to Dural Christmas Tree Farm and rounded up the best tips for taking care of your tree.
1. Refresh the tree by making a straight cut across the base, taking 2cm off the stump before you place it into a stand with water. This simple measure will better enable your real Christmas tree to absorb sufficient water to maintain its freshness.
2. Place the real Christmas tree in a Cinco Christmas tree stand that can hold at least 4 litres of water as well as your tree (ie at least the medium sized stand). You should expect the tree to take up additional water. Water the new tree until water uptake stops.
3. If you do not wish to put your tree up immediately, store it in a cool place out of wind and sun in a bucket of water.
4. Check the water level daily. If the water drops below the trunk, the trunk may seal itself and not be able to absorb water and the stump will need to be cut again. Straight water is the best way to help keep your real Christmas tree fresh.
5. Place the tree away from sunlit windows, television sets and other heat sources as they will dry out your tree prematurely.
6. If properly cared for (using the first five steps) your real Christmas tree should last at least 4 weeks before drying out.
Check with your local council for special Christmas tree disposal services. If your council does not offer this services, simply cut the Christmas tree up and dispose of in your green waste bin.
Now that you’ve got your tree it’s time to decorate! How about with these?
Our top picks for Christmas tree decor:
Nordic Yuletide Christmas Bauble 48 pack 60 mm, $10, Big W
For those who love muted tones and Scandi style, these baubles are perfect for you!
Jolly & Joy Decorate Tinsel Shiny Holly Green 2.7m, $4.25 (previously $8.50), Spotlight
Nothing says Christmas like holly, and this holly-themed tinsel doesn’t come with any spiky parts!
Christmas Wicker Tree Skirt- Natural, $35, Big W
A natural wicker tree skirt is perfect for sea-side homes or a coastal themed Christmas.
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