🎄 How Long Does a Real Christmas Tree Last?
The holiday season is a time for family, celebration, and the cherished tradition of decorating a real Christmas tree. One question many people ask is: “How long will my Christmas tree last?”
If you’re hoping to keep your tree looking lush and vibrant until Christmas (and beyond), you’re in the right place! Here are four practical tips to help your tree stay fresh, green, and beautifully fragrant throughout the festive season.
1. 🌲 Choose the Right Size Tree
When it comes to real Christmas trees, size and hydration go hand in hand. A larger tree can store more water and nutrients, allowing it to stay fresher for longer.
For instance, a 7-foot Christmas tree can maintain its lush appearance for up to five weeks with proper care, while a 5-foot tree may last around 3–4 weeks — especially in the warm Melbourne summer.
When selecting your tree, opt for one that feels heavier to lift — that weight means it’s full of moisture and ready to last the distance.
2. ✂️ Ensure a Fresh Cut
Once a tree is cut, its lifespan clock starts ticking. That’s why at Aussie Real Christmas Tree, we harvest and deliver same-day, ensuring your tree arrives fresh from the farm.
When your tree arrives, give the base a fresh cut before placing it in water. This removes any dried sap and helps the tree absorb moisture effectively.
💧 For best results, mix Pursell’s Christmas Tree Preservative into the water in your stand. This specially developed formula helps:
- Soften fibres for better water absorption
- Provide essential nutrients and minerals
- Maintain the tree’s colour, scent, and needle retention
It’s a simple step that can extend your tree’s life by several extra days — sometimes even a week!
3. 🏡 Find the Right Spot
The location of your Christmas tree plays a huge role in how long it stays fresh. Avoid direct sunlight and keep your tree away from heaters, fireplaces, or air conditioning vents — these can dry it out quickly.
Aim for a cool, shaded corner with good air circulation. Keeping the environment consistent helps your tree maintain its moisture and reduces stress on the needles.
4. 💧 Water (and Preserve) Your Tree Daily
Water is the most critical factor in keeping your tree healthy. During the first two weeks, your Christmas tree will drink the most — so check the water level daily to ensure the trunk base stays submerged.
We recommend adding Pursell’s Tree Preservative every time you top up the water. It keeps your tree nourished and hydrated, while its gentle evergreen fragrance enhances that authentic Christmas scent in your home.
🎁 Choose Aussie Real Christmas Tree Melbourne
At Aussie Real Christmas Tree Melbourne, we’re passionate about helping families enjoy a fresher, greener Christmas. Our premium Pinus Radiata trees are locally grown, freshly harvested, and delivered straight to your door.
Add a bottle of Pursell’s Christmas Tree Preservative to your order or pick it up in-store to help your tree stay at its best right through the season.
If you’re not completely happy with your tree upon delivery, we’ll replace it the next day — no questions asked.
🌟 Order Your Tree Today!
Don’t wait to secure your real Christmas tree in Melbourne this festive season.
Order online or call us at 0468 59 36 68 to reserve your tree (and preservative) today.
Whether you’re decorating for a big family gathering or a quiet night at home, a fresh, vibrant tree is the centerpiece that brings it all together.
✨ Keep it fresh. Keep it real. Keep it Aussie.
