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Hello folks Need your help  Ive just dragged a xmas tree into my garden that a neighbour put out after Crimbo. Felt sorry for it Its in a tub and looks very healthy but it cant live in there forever. Or can it? How would I look after it and should I plant it in the garden? Please help. I kill house plants  

Answer 1

I’d definitely plant in the garden, they do pretty well! We’ve planted a couple now.  

Answer 2

@bluecoat. Thankyou x Do I plant in shafe or sunny area? Which do they do best in? X

Answer 3

Hi, I have a large pot, we bought ours 12 years ago, its happy enough

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@arginine thankyou. Ill try get it a bigger tub xx

Answer 4

Was it a rooted tree as it will be fine outside my parents have a tree which just get pulled in at Christmas them put out again. They do well in big pots or even better in the ground.  

Answer 5

Ours is in part shade, they like lots of water. If there's drainage holes in the pot, maybe put a tray underneath and keep that topped up with water too.  

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@truth thankyou xx

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We bring it in for Christmas every year. If you don't want to do that, may as well plant it out if you have the room :).  

Answer 6

I kept mine in a pot for about 6 years and brought it inside at xmas every year but when I planted it it just went brown and died off !  

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@bloodred defo pot then xx

Answer 7

If u plant in garden it will get huge. keep it in a pot where myn is

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@rinaldo3 thats the plan I think. Thankyou xx

Answer 8

Mine still in pot love just water it and replant after summer or leave in pot x

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@seaway8541 thankyou. On ebay looking for a big tub. Xx

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@leal251 good luck just water once week till looks healthy x

Answer 9

Part shade for ours although we’ve also got one in full sun. The best thing about garden growing is you can decorate the tree for every holiday when it gets a little bigger, also they don’t grow that big that quick, it’ll take a long time to get to five ft.  

Answer 10

I kept mine in a pot for about 3-4 years and i have now planted it in the garden  

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@prepositive thankyou xxx

Answer 11

It can be planted outside but don't plant it close to your house. At least 30 feet away. More if possible.  

Answer 12

They grow huge in the garden. Best to leave it in the pot

Answer 13

Plant it, they don't grow fast but do look nice with lights on at Christmas. I have 2 one at the back and another by my pond at the back.  

Answer 14

I’ve inherited one! I love it but it’s big! Plant a good 30ft from your house  

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@overplay beautiful