Learn how to care for the most traditional trees of the Christmas season. The scent, soft touch, and shine of natural pines are irresistible!
Nordic firs, Abies Fraseri, Abies Nordman, and Picea Abies are the most sought-after natural pines at Christmas time. The conical shape and soft yet sturdy needles make these the perfect Christmas trees to complement the festive atmosphere at home. Besides the pine scent that will spread throughout the house, their branches are perfect for hanging Christmas lights and decorations.
Common Names Nordic fir; Christmas tree; Pine
Family Pinaceae
A natural Christmas tree is, from an environmental perspective, the best solution. In addition to its production helping to reduce carbon dioxide levels, they are biodegradable. Horto do Campo Grande offers a free service for those who purchased their Christmas tree at one of our stores, committing to transform natural firs into biomass after the Christmas season. Simply return it to the store where you purchased it, or if you bought it online, you can return it to our Campo Grande Garden Center.
How to Care
Abies Fraseri and Abies Nordman with roots are delivered potted. If you intend to plant it in the garden after the Christmas season, you should pay attention to several care requirements.
Location: The first factor to consider, being an outdoor plant, is that it should remain indoors for as short a time as possible. Indoors, it should be placed in a cool location away from heat sources such as fireplaces or heaters.
Watering: Firs should be watered regularly (don’t forget to place a saucer under the pot) to keep the soil moist, but without waterlogging, which can cause root rot.
Light: When planting the tree in the garden, you should choose a sunny location, but not too hot.
Substrate: It can be planted in all types of soil except calcareous soils.
