It can take a long time for a Christmas tree to grow.Growing your own Christmas tree can take time but in the end, you will have a tree that is more fragrant and green.Christmas trees are good for the wildlife around the planting site and can be used as mulch once the holidays are over.
Step 1: Know when to get a fir transplant.
Firs are popular Christmas trees as they have a fragrant scent, rich coloring and retain their needles well.The best places for firs to grow are on the northern and eastern slopes.There are several types of firs.Firs hold up better in the home than pines and spruces.The most popular Christmas tree species in the U.S. is the Douglas Fir.
Step 2: Go for a pine plant.
If they have good growing conditions, pines can reach a height of 6 to 7 feet within six years.They grow best on the southern or western slopes.White Pine is the tallest native pine species in North America, it does well in poor soil and has sharp cones.
Step 3: Consider a transplant of a tree.
Spruce trees are bright and colorful, but they have prickly needles and lose their needles after a week or two.In areas with cooler climates, the segulls grow well.There are two main types of spruce, one is native to Europe and the other is found throughout North America.
Step 4: Go for a cypress.
The Leyland cypress is a non-traditional tree species that can be used for a Christmas tree.Leyland cypresses can grow to 7 feet tall in four years.
Step 5: It's in a pot first.
To grow a Christmas tree in the ground, you will need to grow the seedling in a pot.You can buy a young tree at a nursery.The tree will grow tall and strong in the ground after you transplant it.A 2-2 ratio means that the tree spent two years in a seedbed before it was replanted.You will need to mix the mixture with a pot.The mixture should be made of the same materials.Make sure the pH of the soil is at least 7 before adding any lime.Addingfertilizer to the mixture will help the seedling grow.To heat the seeds, you will need a fluorescent lamp.You don't want to burn the plants with the light if you use a white bulb.
Step 6: The seedling needs to be cared for until it is ready for planting.
After their first year of growth, Christmas tree species don't need a lot of water.It's a good idea to water the seedling once a week during its first year of growth.It's best to have 2-2 transplants.Two years are spent in a seedbed and two years in the transplant site for a seedling.The best place to grow pine seedlings is 2-0.
Step 7: The soil should be tested.
The soil needs to be tested before the planting site can be prepared.Heavy clay can be found in soil that does not drain well.If the site is good for a specific seedling, the soil test will determine it.The soil test can give you a pH for the soil.Fraser firs grow best in acidic soil with a pH of 6.5 to 6.8.
Step 8: The planting site needs to have a slope.
Christmas tree species do not do well with wet feet.A planting site with a 5% to 20% slope will have good drainage and good air for growth.The site needs to get full sun.pines grow well on south and west slopes.On the north and east slopes, firs do well.
Step 9: Before planting, Mow the area.
Remove any vegetation with a mower to prepare the soil for the seedling.You may need to use a shovel or pick axe to remove the stumps from the soil.The planting site should be smooth.
Step 10: On the planting site, plant the transplant seedling.
You can plant the transplant seedling on the planting site once the site is ready.Use a shovel or an anvil to plant the seedling.A hole that is the same depth as the one the seedling was grown in can be dug.To determine the correct depth, check the trunk for a noticeable color shift, as this will make the surface level where the seedling was originally grown.Carefully spread the roots after placing the seedling in the hole.The roots of the tree can be killed if the seedling is twisted or screwed into the hole.Place the hole in the soil.The tree should be given a good watering after it's been planted.If you are planting more than one transplant seedling at a time, make sure the trees are planted in rows eight feet apart.The trees will not be at risk of disease or pests.
Step 11: During a dry season, water the tree.
After the first year of growth, Christmas trees need relatively low maintenance.After the first year of growth, the tree will only need to be watered in dry months.
Step 12: The planting site should be maintained so there are no weeds.
To remove weeds around the tree, you will need a mower.You will have to do careful weed-eating around the trees.There are weeds and grasses around the tree that can cause problems.You might want to invest in a solution to kill weeds around the tree.You can use pesticides.
Step 13: Prune and shear the tree when the needles are small.
Pruning and shearing the tree are very important.After the tree has flushed out its new growth, you should do this every year.Pruner or garden shears can be used to shape a tree.Double tops and crooked branches should be removed.If you want to avoid any visible cuts to the exterior branches of the tree, you should limit the amount ofPruning you do during the year.
Step 14: If the tree sheds needles too much, you should check it.
30 percent of the Christmas tree's needles are shed every year.If you notice a change in the color of your needles, it may be a sign of a disease or a pest issue.If pests are eating the tree or diseases are found on it, you need to treat it before you harvest it to prevent them from entering your home.It is rare for pests to show up on Christmas trees.The praying mantis is one of the most common pests found on Christmas tree species.
Step 15: Within six to nine years, harvest the tree.
It takes about 10 years to grow a tree that is around 6 feet tall.You can cut the tree down with a chainsaw or a handsaw.If you want to replant the tree after the holiday season, dig up the root ball and not cut it.
Step 16: The tree needs to be cut down.
When the tree is full of water, you should cut it in the late fall to keep the needles green.
Step 17: When the tree is cut, put it in a container with water.
If you place the tree in water, it will prevent the cut from resealing.The tree may not have a very long lifespan if the cut reseals.You can harvest the tree early, before Christmas, and then cut a thin slice off the trunk and stick it in water when you're ready to display it.It's a good idea to water the tree during the Christmas season.