How Long Should A Christmas Tree Last?

For the past two years, Rhonda Salasek, Director of Operations, has cut her tree in early November, put it up around Thanksgiving day, and takes it down just after Valentine's Day. Here is a picture of this year's Christmas (Valentine) Tree.

 

The secret to a long lasting tree is a large tree stand, never let it run out of water and keep the tree away from heat sources such as a fireplace or heating vent. This tree stopped drinking water about Feb. 1st but still was soft to feel.