Short dwell time

The red spruce used to be the standard Christmas tree. It is quite inexpensive because it grows quickly, is undemanding and therefore inexpensive. Another plus point is its wonderful fragrance. Unfortunately, it needles quite quickly and its branches are not the strongest. So don't bring it indoors too early and opt for light decorations when decorating!

Noble - but resilient!

The blue spruce has more stamina. From painful experience, it is also known as the "prickly spruce" - because its slightly bluish needles are very sharp. However, they can withstand two to three weeks in the living room without falling off. The branches of this type of tree are also stronger and can easily withstand heavier decorations. Its resinous scent is also very pleasant.

Beautiful growth

The Nordmann fir has been on the rise as a Christmas tree for years. It impresses with its durability and its soft, barely pointed needles. It can take a few weeks for these to fall off. Its strong green color is fresh, but it is hardly fragrant. Its uniform growth is beautiful.

Noble, noble!

The Nobilis fir is a real eye-catcher in the living room. Its needles have a bluish sheen, but are soft and hardly prick. If you spray them regularly with water, they won't fall off at all. Its growth is rather irregular by nature, but the branches are strong and can withstand any ornament. Their intense fragrance is also beautiful. However, Nobilis firs are an expensive pleasure and are not available everywhere.

A nice change

An unusual Christmas tree is the Colorado fir, also known as gray fir or American silver fir. It has long, silver-grey needles, an even growth habit and a beautiful, slightly citrus-like scent. Its needles are very long and curved upwards. It is one of the more expensive varieties.

Water the Christmas tree diligently

To prolong the life of your Christmas tree, you should make sure that it is not placed directly in front of a radiator. The warm, dry air deprives the tree of its water and therefore its nourishment. So top up the water in the stand regularly and it is best to check it daily. This is because a Christmas tree is actually like a large cut flower and needs to be constantly watered.

However, you can do without preservatives - they are useless. Christmas trees consume a good liter of water per meter of tree per day.