Planting Living Christmas Trees in Southeast Indiana

Annual live Christmas tree (blue spruce or white pine) kept indoors 2 weeks at 70°F. Needs planting protocol for cold climate.

Transition Protocol

• After indoors: Move to unheated garage/outside 1 week
• Keep watered during transition
• Plant when soil not frozen

Detailed Guide

Step-by-step instructions

Key Points

• Minimize indoor time (2 weeks max)
• Cool transition prevents shock
• Plant promptly when ground workable
• Water well after planting