To Flock or Not to Flock: The Great Christmas Tree Debate

The answer is yes and no. The first thing to remember is that flocking a Christmas tree is an old-fashioned tradition, and many people still flock their trees. But if you are one of those people, it’s important to know what you’re getting into.

Flocking is a process that involves coating the needles of a Christmas tree with a fine coat of colored powder called flock. The process dates back to the early 20th century and was originally used as a way to protect the trees from insects and bacteria. Nowadays, most people flock their trees simply because they like the look of it.

The Pros of Flocking Your Christmas Tree

There are two basic types of flocking: spray on and powder on. Spray-on flocking uses an aerosol can; powder on flocking uses loose powder that must be applied with a brush or other applicator device. Some people use both spray-on and powder-on methods.

Spray on flocks tend to last longer than powder on flocks, but they require significant time investment in order for them to dry properly between coats (a good rule of thumb is 1 hour per coat). Powder on flock doesn’t require as much time investment — 10 minutes per coat is sufficient — but it tends not last as long as spray-on flock.

Here are some reasons to flock your Christmas tree this holiday:

It creates a fuller appearance

One of the main reasons people flock their trees is because it makes them look fuller and lusher. If you want to give off the appearance that your tree has been decorated for weeks, fluffing it up will help accomplish this effect.

It helps with air circulation

Another reason people flock their trees is because it helps with air circulation inside of the house. When you have all those needles covering your home’s floor, there isn’t much room for fresh air to get in through the windows or doorways. By removing some of those needles from your space, you’ll create more room for fresh air to flow through without having to open up all of your doors and windows at once! This will help keep your home smelling fresh throughout the holidays without having to worry about drying out.

On the contrary, you may necessarily not have to flock your Christmas tree every year — though that depends on the type of tree you’re buying and where it was grown.

If you buy a real or artificial Christmas tree, it’s up to you whether or not to flocking it. But if you’re buying an imitation Christmas tree, there are some reasons why you might want to flock it.

Flocking is a sticky substance that’s sprayed onto fresh-cut trees to protect them from insects and keep them from drying out. Some people think it helps keep their trees fresher longer, but others say that’s not true and they just want one because they like the look of flocked trees better than bare ones.

Just make sure that whatever type of tree you get has been treated with pest control chemicals before it was shipped to your home — otherwise, it may be infested with bugs when it arrives at your door.