MK Library's Guide to Real 

Christmas Trees

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Discover which trees to buy, how to care for them, and what makes a Christmas tree farm sustainable!

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Popular Christmas Tree Species

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Lacy, scale-like leaves, medium growth rate, good for stringing a few light ornaments.

Incense Cedar

2

Slow growing, long-lasting after being cut, can support lots of ornaments.

Silvertip/ red Fir

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Nordmann Fir

Needles dark green above and silver-blue underneath. 

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Most common Christmas tree, doesn’t last long after cut because of its thin needles.

Douglas Fir

5

Soft, flattened, pale blue-green needles.

WHite fir

6

Short, sharply pointed needles, good for hanging ornaments, unique looking.

Spruce

How to care for your Christmas tree:

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Cut a thin round off of the trunk to allow for better water absorption.

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Give your tree about 1 gallon of water daily. 

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Your tree will thrive longer in cooler indoor temperatures. 

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Which trees are more sustainable:  Real or Fake?

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Answer:  Real trees!

Christmas tree farms preserve green spaces, stabilize the soil, and provide refuge for wildlife throughout the year.

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Artificial trees are made of non-renewable and non-biodegradable materials such as metals and plastic.

Discover how one multi-generational family maintains their sustainable Christmas tree farm in the serene mountains of Northern California.

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