A living Christmas tree is one that’s balled or burlapped and ready for planting. It’s a tree you can decorate and display for the holidays and then plant and watch it grow for years to come as part of your landscape. The challenge is timing and keeping the tree alive long enough before being moved outside for planting.
Climate and soil conditions vary around the country, so you’ll get your best advice about a suitable variety of tree from a local nursery. When you’ve made your selection, measure the size of the root ball and ask for advice about what size hole to dig. Depending on where you live, it might involve digging the hole for the tree before the ground freezes. Plan to protect the hole from heavy rain or snow with a tarp by filling it with leaves or mulch….