What can I use instead of a tree stand?

What can I use instead of a tree stand?

Alternatives to a Christmas Tree Stand

• Video of the Day. Stump.
• Bucket and Rocks. A bucket filled with rocks can hold up a tree, and it works for either a real tree or an artificial one.
• Live Tree. An alternative to using a Christmas tree stand is to get a live potted tree.

Do artificial trees need a stand?

Though many artificial trees do come with a base, some don’t—in that case, you’ll need to be prepared with your own tree stand.

What are the dimensions of a Christmas tree stand?

The National Tree Folding Tree Stand comes in six sizes with the most popular sizes being the 16-inch leg span (accommodates trees 4 to 6 feet tall), 24-inch (6.5- to 8-foot trees), 28-inch (7.5- to 8-foot trees), and 32-inch leg span (for 9- to 10-foot trees).

How do you stand up a Christmas tree without a stand?

4 ways to anchor your Christmas tree in a bucket or basket.

1. use drainage rocks to anchor the trunk in a bucket.
2. use the bottom branches of the tree to hold itself in place.
3. build a DIY concrete Christmas stand using a cheap 5-gallon plastic bucket and PVC pipe.
4. place a Christmas tree stand inside of your basket.

Can you put an artificial tree in a tree stand?

When using an artificial Christmas tree many larger durable tree stands are too large. Buy some PVC pipe and cut it in small and equal pieces to place inside the tree stand to make a circle around the smaller tree base.

What is the size of a tree stand?

about 18 inches
The ideal tree for hanging treestands is about 18 inches in diameter. This size ensures the tree is sturdy enough to support your weight, and wide enough to cover the width of your shoulders. When standing on your platform with your back pressed against the tree, you minimize your outline as deer approach.

Are all Christmas tree stands the same size?

Stands range in size from tabletop models to XXL for trees up to 12 feet tall, with a 7-inch trunk diameter. So before you shop, make sure to note both your tree’s height and circumference. Most tree stands weigh in at 2 to 3 pounds but you’ll find others at 9, 10, up to 23 pounds.