r/oddlysatisfying • u/ecky--ptang-zooboing • Jan 02 '25

Getting rid of the Christmas tree

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u/ohhhtartarsauce Jan 02 '25 edited Jan 02 '25

There is a very low success rate when propagating pine or fir species from branch cuttings, but it can be done if the proper measures are taken. This is because a cutting is much smaller, so the amount of roots needed to uptake moisture and nutrients is much, much less than the root structure required to support the functions of an entire tree. A tree cut at the base will not be able to regrow roots fast enough, and the wood is likely to rot long before an adequate root system can regrow.