<p>Maltby Produce Markets, Inc. Snohomish Grown Fruit and Produce</p><p>Caring for your CUT CHRISTMAS TREE</p><p> Choose a tree that is shedding a minimal amount of needles when shaken.</p><p> Cut off ½” of the trunk shortly before placing in your stand so the sap seal is broken and your tree can take up water.</p><p> Provide plenty of water. Your stand should hold a quart of water for every inch of trunk diameter. Don’t be surprised if your tree takes up to a gallon of water on the first day.</p><p> Keep tree away from heat sources, such as heater vents and fireplaces. Be sure to turn off your lights when you’re not at home.</p><p> Whether you choose a cut or living tree, it is a good idea to place a large saucer under your tree to protect your flooring.</p><p>9322 – 196th Street SE, Snohomish, WA 98296 ♦ Phone: 360-668-0174 ♦ Fax: 360-668-6741 ♦ Office: 360-668-9575</p>