Christmas Tree Fire Damage: Water, Wait, Prune Dead Later

20-ft “Christmas tree” (likely pine/fir) in San Antonio burned mid-height up. Dry weather. Save it?

Immediate Care

• Water 1″ every 3 days until rain (pan test).
• Do nothing to branches now.
• Wait ~1 month; prune only dead limbs (no green).
• No mulch needed for large tree—roots fine.

Outcome

Some limbs may live. Dead sections stay bare—no regrowth. Accept new shape.