The World’s Most
Treasured Christmas Tree
of the Blue Button
Today, the best Christmas trees in the world come from Nova Scotia. But how did they come to grow here? Discover the story for yourself.
Why choose a Nova Scotia
Balsam Fir?
Fragrance
The Nova Scotia balsam fir fills the home with the scent of the season. No other Christmas tree smells quite like a balsam fir.
Beauty
Nova Scotia balsam firs are wonderfully symmetrical, thick and full. Its needles are dark green and grow 360 degrees around the boughs.
Needle Retention
Thanks to Nova Scotia’s cool, moist climate, the balsam fir retains its needles for long periods.
Tradition
A real Christmas tree lets families celebrate the holidays just like the generations before them. Nova Scotia balsam firs are grown and harvested just as they have been for hundreds of years: naturally.
Environmentally Friendly
Nova Scotia growers carefully select trees for harvest each year; a Christmas tree stand is never clear cut. The stands are left to regenerate naturally, to provide habitat for wildlife, and maintain this treasured ecosystem.
Caring for your
Nova Scotia Balsam Fir
Make a fresh cut
Keep away from
heat source
Keep
well-watered
Protect your tree
Protect your tree from sun, wind and salt on the drive home.
Keep it cool
If you won’t be decorating for a few days, keep the tree in the coolest part of your home but away from the drying effects of wind and sun.
Make a fresh cut
Before bringing your tree indoors, make a fresh cut of at least 2 cm off the base of the trunk so the tree can absorb water easily. Care for your tree as you would fresh flowers.
Water your tree
Place your tree in a stand that holds at least 5 litres (1 gallon) of water. Water your tree daily with tap water. No additives are needed. Some, like sugar, can be detrimental. Don’t let the water level drop below the base of the tree or the trunk could seal over, minimizing further water uptake.
Don’t place your tree near heat sources
Choose a location for your tree away from radiators, heat ducts or fireplaces.
Use only approved lighting sets
Use light approved for Christmas tree use and when purchasing new ornaments, check the labels to determine flame retardant ratings.
Check lights and sockets every year
A well-watered tree will never burn due to lights, but faulty lights cannot make the same claim. Turn your tree lights off at bedtime and when you leave the room.
Start a new tradition
this Christmas Season
Look for Nova Scotia balsam fir at your favourite Christmas tree stand.
