What is a flocked Christmas tree, you say? Well, a flocked Christmas tree has artificial snow applied to it. An artificial or live Christmas tree can be turned into a flocked Christmas tree. Some artificial Christmas trees are sold with the flocking already applied. Some nurseries that sell real Christmas trees have a spray machine that can flock if that’s what the buyer wants.

Some nurseries will apply custom flocking according to the buyer’s specifications; You don’t need to flock the entire tree, you can flock only certain branches or specific areas of the tree to give it that icy look. The flock commonly applied by nurseries is made from cellulose, a derivative of wood, and may also contain fire retardant materials to help reduce the flammability of a drying tree. There is some claim that fully placing a live Christmas tree helps seal it against moisture escape and slows down the drying process.

If you prefer to recycle your Christmas tree after the holiday season is over, you should check with your local recycling agency because some agencies will not accept them for recycling. Flocked Christmas trees are not available in all nurseries that sell live Christmas trees. If Christmas tree flocking is not part of the local custom in certain regions of the country, nurseries may not be established to flock your live Christmas trees.

If you want to plant your own tree, flocking kits can be purchased at some craft stores and Christmas shops. The flocking in these kits usually comes in a spray can that is sprayed over the tree to produce the snowy look that is the main purpose of flocking. Spray flocking can be used on a live or artificial tree. Flocking doesn’t always have to be white; You can get or flock in several different colors: red, blue, or pink. Flocking can be applied to ornaments and decorations to match or complement the flocking of the tree.

You can buy artificial Christmas trees with the flocking already applied. Some artificial trees come with flocking applied and with the lights already installed. Either way, your family will enjoy the warmth and traditional feel of a flock Christmas tree.