How much water does a Christmas tree need?
A quart a day per inchA tree can use up to one quart of water a day for each inch of trunk width, so a four-inch trunk can take up to a gallon. Check the stand every day and keep the water above the base of the trunk. The stand should hold at least a quart per inch of trunk.
Your Christmas tree
How long does a real Christmas tree last? 
Should you put anything in Christmas tree water? 
When should you buy a real Christmas tree? 
How can you tell if a Christmas tree is fresh? 
When should you take down your Christmas tree? 
What do you do with a real Christmas tree after Christmas? - How often should I check the water?
- Every day. A tree may take up a gallon in its first 24 hours and about a quart a day after that.
- What kind of stand do I need?
- One that holds at least a gallon, and more for a big trunk. Water can sit in some stands after the level has dropped below the trunk, so look before you assume.
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Last checked Monday, November 9, from the National Christmas Tree Association.
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