Runway
Extravaganza
Thursday
January 9, 2014
Crown Coliseum
Doors Open 6:00 pm
Show Starts 7:00 pm
$10 in Advance
Tips from Master Gardeners at
the Agricultural Extension for
Cumberland County
Q. Do I need to cut the base of
the trees at an angle, drill holes
in the base or install plastic
tubes so the tree can get water?
A. No. Water begins the path up
the tree via microscopic tubes
called "tracheids" in the wood
just beneath the bark. The wood
near the outer part of the stem is
very efficient in conducting water and becomes less so towards
the center. So, simply cut the
stem perpendicular to the trunk
to maximize the area exposed to
the water. Complicated cuts, drill
holes or I.V. tubes do not help.
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Q. Do I need to add something to
the water to help the tree stay
fresher?
A. People have added all kinds of
things to water, including vodka,
7-Up, bleach, aspirin and sugar.
However, clean, cold water is all
that is needed. Some additives
actually can cause your the tree
to shed needles or dry out more
rapidly.
Q. Will any tree stand work, as
long as it holds the tree up?
A. No. A stand should hold a quart
of water for every inch of stem
diameter. A tree with a six-inch
stem diameter will need a stand
that holds a gallon and a half of
water. Very few stands have the
capacity for today's large trees.
Consider purchasing a new stand,
or a smaller tree, if the water capacity is not adequate.
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