Christmas Tree Rental Lets a Tree Keep on Giving

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Here's a real life instance of The Giving Tree, one of our favorite childhood books, in action.

If artificial trees aren't your thing and you just don't feel right using real cut trees, then consider renting a tree this year. There are companies across the country that can help.

Typically you select your tree online and they will ship and pickup the tree size and type of your choice. When you're done the tree lives on and is ready to celebrate Christmas again with a new family the following year.

We're looking at Living Christmas in Torrance, CA. The prices are in line with purchasing a cut tree and one major benefit is that it won't dry out before the season is over. We love decorating early but always have a problem of fighting against dry needles. With a live tree it should stay fragrant and moist the entire season.

Here are some other Christmas tree rental companies across the country, courtesy of Apartment Therapy.

If you decide to buy a tree to re-plant, check out this tree buying guide from Sunset that will help you with your decision based on the zone you live in.

 

  • Interesting stuff. Too bad she passed, great to hear those old stories!
  • Reusing Christmas Trees since 1989 http://plantman.com/live-chris...
    The families have their name on the tree. They get the same tree back year after year. These are beautiful trees by any standard, live or cut.
  • Very cool - thanks for sharing. I had no idea you could rent a live tree - it is a cool idea.
  • Hopefully these services will spread. Should be satisfying to see the tree get picked up knowing it will keep live on to serve another family.

    It's most annoying to see dead trees just dumped instead of properly recycled.
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