I talked briefly last month about tips for picking a holiday tree and have since found a few more interesting facts. With the purchase of “fake” trees on the rise, one of the main reasons I hear for continuing to decorate with a live tree is the smell. The fragrance of an evergreen, once indoors, can be intoxicating. If you love the smell of an evergreen, here are a few to consider:
The Douglas Fir is native to most Western states and is the most widely sold in the United States. The Douglas Fir boasts a lemony scent.
The Fraser Fir, a native of the balsam fir, smells more of balsam- surprise, surprise.
The Christmas tree with the most fragrance is the Grand Fir which is a Northwest native. This tree is the thirstiest of all but if kept well-watered will produce the most aroma (a tangerine peel smell).
Make sure you water your tree regularly; it will help to keep its freshness, its fragrance and will keep its needles in place longer.
10 Dec 2007 GBP
