The sight of countless felled fir trees makes the heart of many a nature lover bleed. The idea of replanting trees and using them more sustainably for many Christmas celebrations makes sense. To make this work, you should consider a few aspects when purchasing.
How can I plant a Christmas tree?
To successfully plant a Christmas tree, choose a he althy, trimmed fir tree with a strong root ball. Make sure there is room for growth and prepare the site with loosened soil and compost. Potted trees should overwinter frost-free and be planted in spring.
Which Christmas trees can I plant?
A Christmas tree can be planted in the garden as long as it has a he althy and strong root ball. Trees that are cut down no longer grow due to the lack of roots. At Christmas time, in addition to the felled fir trees, there are also potted trees that were taken from outdoor fir tree cultivation. When cutting off, the tree suffers injuries to the roots, which leads to reduced vitality. When buying potted goods, make sure that the conifer appears strong and he althy.
This is important to note:
- Red spruce, Douglas fir and pine are well suited for planting out
- Nordmann firs develop deep taproots that are too damaged when potted
- young and he althy conifers do not suffer from needle loss
- the smaller the tree, the greater the growth success
Planting instructions
Find a suitable location where the tree can spread unhindered. Conifers grow quickly and take up a lot of space, so you should ensure there is a generous distance from sheds, fences or other structures. Cables and pipes that run in the ground should also not be ignored. They can be damaged by the extensive root system.
Tip
Potted plants are used to warm room temperatures. Before you put it back outdoors, you should overwinter it frost-free and only plant it out next spring.
How to plant the tree
Loosen the soil before planting and add compost (€12.00 at Amazon). Dig a planting hole whose volume is twice as large as the root ball. You can also fertilize the pit bottom with some compost. Insert the tree in the middle and fill the gaps with the excavated earth.
After pressing, the substrate is watered thoroughly. In the first year, the Christmas tree is sensitive, so you have to pay attention to regular watering and protect the tree from intense sunlight and frost.
