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  • The first Christmas Tree in Denmark
  • The discovery of the Nordmann fir
  • The Christmas tree tradition dates back to year 1510
  • Nordmanns fir Christmas trees bind CO2
  • The green colour of Christmas trees
  • CO2 accumulation in noble firs
  • Durability of plastic trees
  • Plastic trees and negative climate impact
  • Plastic trees and resource consumption
  • Nordmann fir
  • Norway spruce
  • Seeds and plants
  • Period in the nursery
  • Bird life
  • Needles on a Nordmann fir Christmas tree
  • The flammability of Christmas trees
  • Christmas tree growth
  • Cultivation measures during one rotation
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...about History and Traditions

that Denmark's first Christmas tree appeared in 1808?  
that the Nordmann fir was named after a Finnish botanist?  
that the Christmas tree tradition dates back more than 500 years?  

...about Christmas Tree Species and Greenery

that a Nordmann fir among other things is known for its soft needles?  
that the Norway spruce can be recognised by its slightly sticky and less long needles?  

...about Production of Christmas Trees and Greenery

that 1 kg of seeds can produce between 3,000 and 5,000 trees?  
that Christmas trees stay in the kindergarten for 3-4 years?  
that the grower has worked with YOUR tree 40 times?  

...about Environment, Climate and Biodiversity

that a Nordmann fir Christmas tree binds almost 18 kg CO2?  
that Christmas trees first and foremost obtain their green colour from nitrogen?  
that a bundle of greenery represents 4 kg of accumulated CO2?  
that Christmas tree stands have a diverse bird life?  

...about Funny Facts about Christmas Trees

that a Nordmann fir of 2 metres of height has approx. 200,000 needles?  
that recently harvested Christmas trees cannot burn?  
that Christmas trees can grow by up to 2 cm per day?  

...about Artificial Trees

that plastic trees are used no longer than 5-6 years?  
that 20 natural trees are more climate-friendly than one single plastic tree?  
that significant resources are consumed for plastic tree production?  

Danish Christmas Tree Association - trees & greenery | Blokken 15 | DK-3460 Birkerød | Phone: +45 45 35 24 12 | info@christmastree.dk

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