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We tested how easy it was to put the tree in each stand, get it vertical, tightened, and whether it was easy to remove. litres of water, in fact, with a pop-up water gauge so you can see when your tree is getting thirsty. We interviewed several experts for this article, including Michael Lyons, tree farmer and owner of Christmas Trees In The Mail, for tips on preparing, taking care of, and securing a real tree.
The ingenious foot-pedal-operated Krinner Comfort christmas tree stand is worth every penny, due to its stylish look and lightweight but sturdy design. The Heirloom Stand only comes in one size, so trees taller than 8 feet with trunks wider than 5 inches will need something more substantial, like our best heavy-duty pick, the Goliath Welded Powder Coated Steel Christmas Tree Stand.Wright includes a nickel-plated steel bar to insert through the eye of the screw to help you turn it, and a flange nut on the end of each screw provides firm, well-distributed pressure and prevents the screw from digging into the tree’s bark.
Flat-head plastic screw caps prevent puncturing the trunk and leaking sap out, which can be not only sticky but also affect the tree's ability to drink water. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. Christmas tree size: Tree stands should clearly state what type (real or artificial) and size of Christmas tree they can accommodate in terms of both height and trunk diameter. In a nutshell, our testing involved forensic analysis of screws, stands and water buckets, as well as critical appraisal of aesthetic aspects, such as colour schemes, which is precisely why we’re confident these are the Christmas tree stands that should be topping your Christmas wish list this year.She considered dozens of Christmas tree stands before narrowing it down to durable, user-friendly options with standout features. The most important thing to consider is the size," says Michael Lyons, tree farmer and owner of Christmas Trees In The Mail.