Source: [Caring for Your Christmas Tree | Christmas Trees Oxford](https://www.christmastreesoxford.com/tree-care/)

A Christmas tree in one of our green water-reservoir stands, with a water jug nearby

A little care goes a long way 

# Keep the Christmas feeling.

A fresh cut, plenty of water and a cooler spot. The simple essentials to keep your Nordmann Fir looking lovely throughout the season.

[The care essentials](https://www.christmastreesoxford.com/tree-care/#care-guide)

From the first lights to the last celebrations. [Keep exploring](https://www.christmastreesoxford.com/tree-care/#chapter-content)

The three essentials 

A fresh cut. Water every day. Somewhere cool.

Your care guide [Ask us a question](https://www.christmastreesoxford.com/visit/#contact)

01 

## Before you bring it home

A fresh cut is the first step to a happy tree.

- We trim the base at the farm to help your tree take up water.
- Measure your room and allow space for both the stand and your topper.
- Bring a blanket to protect your car. Our team can help with loading.

02 

## The first 24 hours

Get your tree into water as soon as possible.

- If needed, make a fresh 2–3cm cut across the base before placing it in a water-holding stand.
- Use a reservoir stand with plenty of room for water; check the level regularly on the first day.
- Keep the cut end of the trunk below the water level.

A tree can drink 1–2 litres in its first day. Keep an eye on the water.

03 

## Find its perfect place

A cooler spot helps your tree stay looking its best.

- Keep your tree away from radiators, fireplaces and other direct heat sources.
- Allow room for the branches and make sure your stand is stable.
- Choose LED lights, which run cool.

04 

## A little care, every day

Make checking the water part of your Christmas routine.

- Check the reservoir every day, and more often in the first few days.
- Keep topping it up with clean water. Never let the level fall below the base of the trunk.
- Enjoy your tree, and keep its place away from direct heat.

05 

## After the festivities

When the decorations come down, give your tree a second life.

- Remove all decorations, lights and the stand before recycling.
- Ask us about farm returns, or check local collection arrangements for the current season.
- Explore our guide to using branches for garden mulch and wildlife shelter.

[Read our recycling guide](https://www.christmastreesoxford.com/guides/recycle-your-tree/)

An illustrative winter landscape through rows of fir trees

The next chapter 

## Come for a tree. Leave with a memory.

Pull on your wellies and make your way to Great Haseley. We’ll help you find the one.

[Plan your visit](https://www.christmastreesoxford.com/visit/)