You’ve got your Christmas tree and you’re ready to decorate, but it needs to grow first. We’ve put together a list of tips and tricks to help your tree get big and beautiful as quickly as possible!
Planting the Right Tree
The first thing you need to do is plant the right kind of tree. If you want a tree that will last 10 years or longer, then choose a species with this lifespan in mind. The Fraser fir has been known to live up to 20 years in ideal conditions, while other species like the Scotch pine can live for up to 40 years when planted in fertile soil and given plenty of water and fertilizer.
Watering Your Tree Thoroughly
Watering your Christmas tree thoroughly is key when it comes to making it grow faster. You should use at least one gallon of water per inch of trunk diameter each week during the growing season (April through September). This means if your tree has a trunk height of 4 inches, then you should use 4 gallons each week throughout its growing season (April through September).
Planting your tree in a container
Growing a Christmas tree in a container is one of the easiest ways to make sure that it gets enough water and nutrients. When you’re growing a tree in a pot, you can easily fertilize and water it on a regular basis. This is especially important if you have a small plant that’s being grown indoors.
Adding organic matter
If you want your Christmas tree to grow faster, adding organic matter will help encourage its growth by making sure the soil has plenty of nutrients available for the plant to use. Organic matter can include things like compost or manure, which can both be purchased at garden centers or farmers markets. You can also use mulch made from leaves or other natural materials as an alternative or supplement to compost or manure. If you plan ahead, you can even start adding organic matter when you plant your tree.
Using good soil
The best choice for growing a healthy Christmas tree is using premium potting soil with plenty of nutrients added into it — this will make sure that your plant has everything it needs to thrive. You should be able to find premixed potting soils at home improvement stores or online if needed; just be sure to read the label carefully before buying.
Keeping your tree warm
Another key factor for growing a healthy Christmas tree is keeping them warm. Ideally, you should keep them near a heat source such as a fireplace or radiator so that they stay warm enough during cold weather months. In addition, if possible, place them where there is plenty of sunlight coming in from windows so that they get plenty of light and warmth during winter months as well.
Pruning properly
Your Christmas tree should be pruned regularly throughout its growing season so that it can continue to grow at its optimal rate of about 1 foot per year for fir trees and about 2 feet per year for spruce trees. Pruning too early or too late will delay growth by 1-3 years.