Best 2 Christmas Tree Preservative Recipes

During the festive holiday season, a freshly cut Christmas tree is a beautiful and aromatic addition to any home. However, keeping it fresh and vibrant throughout the holiday season can be a challenge. This article provides a comprehensive guide to Christmas tree care, with a focus on homemade preservative recipes that can help your tree stay healthy and green for weeks. We cover a range of preservative solutions, including natural options like sugar and vinegar, as well as commercial tree preservatives. Each recipe is easy to make and use, and we provide clear instructions and helpful tips to ensure the best results. Whether you prefer a traditional or a more innovative approach to tree preservation, this article has something for everyone. Discover the secrets to a long-lasting Christmas tree that will bring joy and cheer to your home for the entire holiday season.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHRISTMAS TREE PRESERVATIVE

Christmas Tree Preservative image

Tree preservative helps keep your cut Christmas tree fresh longer than if you only give it water, but why buy expensive tree preservative when you can make your own very cheaply with ingredients you probably already have in just a few minutes of time. I found this recipe/method on About.com

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories Christmas

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/4 gallon

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 gallon water
1 (16 ounce) bottle corn syrup (or 4 teaspoons sugar dissolved in water or 1 can Sprite)
4 teaspoons chlorine bleach
4 teaspoons lemon juice (optional) or 4 teaspoons vinegar (optional)

Steps:

A penny may be added to the sugar solution to act as a fungicide and acidifier.
Mix together all ingredients and pour into tree stand.
** IMPORTANT NOTE: Bleach and vinegar produce toxic vapors when mixed. If you add vinegar or lemon juice, add it to the water rather than directly to the bleach.
ADDITIONAL NOTE: Do Not Drink! If you plan on making enough tree or cut flower preservative to store, label your container and keep it out of reach of children and pets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1027.7, Sodium 67.1, Carbohydrate 277.9, Sugar 96.4

PRESERVATIVE FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE

Preservative for Your Christmas Tree image

Here's a home brew to preserve the green and beauty of Christmas trees and to prolong the freshness of natural evergreen holiday decorations. Use this mixture and when the needles of other trees and greens are dropping left and right, yours will be fresh and beautiful all through the holidays. From my local newspaper.

Provided by GeeWhiz

Categories Christmas

Time 10m

Yield 1 gallon, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1/4 cup miconized iron
1 gallon hot water
2 cups corn syrup
4 teaspoons chlorine bleach

Steps:

First, go down to your local garden center and ask for miconized iron.
Add all ingredients together.
This stuff is powerful and can stain carpets so be careful.
Make sure to trim an inch off the tree trunk, at a slight angle, and the ends of stems of greenery.
Add more brew as it evaporates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1742.2, Sodium 88.2, Carbohydrate 471.2, Sugar 163.4

Tips for Keeping Your Christmas Tree Fresh

Choose a healthy tree: Look for a tree with a deep green color, pliable needles, and a strong trunk.
Make a fresh cut: Before you bring your tree inside, cut off about 1 inch from the base of the trunk. This will help the tree absorb water.
Place your tree in a sturdy stand: The stand should be large enough to support the tree and hold enough water.
Keep the tree away from heat sources: Do not place your tree near a fireplace, radiator, or other heat source. The heat will dry out the tree and make it more flammable.
Water your tree regularly: Check the water level in the stand daily and add water as needed. The tree should always have about 1 inch of water in the stand.
Use a preservative: A preservative can help to keep your tree fresh and prevent needles from dropping. You can make your own preservative by mixing 1 gallon of water with 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of bleach.
Mist the tree regularly: Misting the tree with water can also help to keep it fresh and prevent needles from dropping.

Conclusion

By following these tips, you can help to keep your Christmas tree fresh and beautiful throughout the holiday season. A well-maintained tree can last for up to four weeks. So enjoy your tree and all the joy it brings to your home!