Christmas Trees and Wood Stove

This is my first year of burning wood during the holiday season. I usually put the tree in the corner of the lounge which is now on the same wall as the wood stove. While the tree would be within the clearance to combustibles, and I do wire my tree to a hook in the wall so that it can not fall over (to keep possible falling and breaking ornaments), I am wondering if the tree would dry out more. I always keep my tree well watered and never have an issue with a dry tree but this is the first year with a wood stove in the room. I also cut my tree fresh. I don't like where I am having to put the tree this year and I may go artificial next year.
So I guess my question is for those that have a live tree, where do you place it from the stove and do you see an issue with the tree wanting to dry out more?

 

Do evergreens dry out a lot one a 72 degree day in nature?

 

We always put our tree in the stove room, until 3 years ago, which is also the same year as the new Buck Stove went in. We had 2 trees that year because the first one dried out and turned brown before Christmas....that's all I got.

 

Well, no, but of course the air in going to be drier in the house. I just want some real world examples if I should put the tree on the other side of the room or not. Green trees are not that much of a fire hazard as I have seen in some videos but a dried out tree is. I constantly check my tree even before I got the wood stove to see if it was drying out. I guess I can just put it in a less desirous place this year and then plan in advance for next year.

 

I just want to do what is safe.

 

Christmas is next weekend. I'm guessing it'll be fine for a week or two.

 

Yes, I like Christmas for a couple of weeks ; the neighbour once stated before Thanksgiving.

Thanks everyone for your input, I have decided to put it away on the other side of the lounge even though it is not a very good place.

 

It is an ugly tree; would do Charlie Brown proud. I cut it out of the woods on the property.

 

That's the best kind!

Its just got personality!

 

It may be an ugly tree but it is MY ugly tree . I like real trees but there are not any on the property; that was pretty much it. I wish we had planted some when we first moved here. The tree farms just want too much and I don't like the idea of buying trees that were cut in October although I know some species last longer than others.

 

To tell the truth, I am not in much of a holiday mood. It is just me now that Mum is gone; Christmas eve will be spent home alone. Of course I know many will be having to work on Christmas eve and can not be with family. Christmas is not kind for those alone. I use to visit my Aunts on Christmas eve but Mum side of the family is gone and my Aunt on Dad's side is on in age now. I use to visit with my Aunt and she would be baking goodies and offering coffee and cake and it was a good way to spend the evening before Christmas but she is on in age now and not able to do the evening. The last time I woke her up and got her out of bed and I felt so bad for doing so. When Mum was here I would spend the evening taking care of wrapping gifts while Mum baked for Christmas day. I will probably bake some goodies Christmas eve and listen to music while I do.

Happy Holidays everyone, I hope it is a good one for all.

 

Yes, the tree will dry out faster because of the wood stove. Your season may be shorter this year?
Like others said; when the needles are dropping.....

 

Yes, that is what I was doing with going out on Christmas Eve and visiting my aunts after Mum passed away. Now it is time to change since that is not an option. Something to think about.

 

Yes, I noticed the tree really sucked up the water from last night when I filled the reservoir. I also put a pot of water beside the stove to evaporate into the room to help increase the humidity. I will monitor the situation.