“The biggest difference between a fresh-cut tree and a pre-cut tree is that fresh-cut trees release more oxygen into the air,” said Dr. Mark Derry, an allergist at Allergy Partners of Vermont. “They have more water content, so they’ll have more evaporative cooling effect.”
Derry said that he believes there are also fewer chemicals in live trees than in artificial ones because they aren’t treated with pesticides or fertilizers like some artificial trees are.
Although the trend toward artificial trees is growing, many people still prefer the natural look and feel of a live Christmas tree.
A live Christmas tree is a great choice for your home. Not only are they more environmentally friendly, but they also have some significant health benefits. Here are some reasons why you should consider getting a live tree this year:
They’re not harmful
The biggest benefit to having a live Christmas tree is that they’re better for your health than artificial trees. Artificial trees are made from plastics and chemicals that can be harmful when heated up in the house over time. While there haven’t been any studies on this topic yet, it’s probably safe to say that these chemicals could be problematic over time especially if you have young children or pets who play around the tree often.
Live trees don’t contain any harmful materials so there’s no need to worry about potential dangers associated with using them around your family members. The most important thing you can do is make sure to water your tree regularly so it doesn’t dry out too much while indoors during the holidays.
They Last Longer Than Cut Ones
Live Christmas trees last longer than cut ones because they can be watered regularly and fertilized. When it comes time to clean up after the holiday, you can simply leave the tree in place and let it go dormant until next year’s holiday season rolls around.
They Are Better for the Environment
A cut Christmas tree takes a long time to break down once it’s been discarded or composted (if it’s biodegradable). In addition to that, when you buy a live Christmas tree, there will be no waste left over from your purchase. You can either plant it or give it away as a gift once it starts getting dried out after the holidays are over.
They Don’t Need To Be Stored Away For Winter
Live trees don’t need to be stored away for winter like cut ones do because they don’t need water or fertilizer during cold months.
Low maintenance
Artificial trees require watering, while live ones don’t. And if you’re worried about needles falling on the carpet, you won’t have to worry about that with a live tree.
If you choose an artificial tree over a live one, consider putting it away after the holidays and bringing it out again next year. You can keep an artificial tree out for up to 10 years if you take good care of it.