How to Choose the Right Christmas Tree Stand

If you plan to buy a Nordmann fir, it’s especially important to choose a stand that’s designed for this type of tree. The trunk of a Nordmann fir is significantly thicker than that of a traditional spruce, and the tree itself is much heavier.

Even the traditional Swedish Norway spruce has become thicker and heavier in recent years. This is because cultivated Christmas trees are much denser than those grown freely in the forest.

There are at least three reasons why you should avoid using a stand that’s too small for your tree:

  • Difficulty in keeping the tree straight and the risk of it tipping over.
  • Avoid the need to chop off bark around the base of the trunk to fit it into the stand. If you remove the bark, you risk impairing the tree’s ability to transport water up the trunk.
  • Avoid frequent watering. A Christmas tree can sometimes absorb several liters of water per day. Some stands, especially older models, hold very little water. It’s crucial that the tree never runs out of water.

We offer a wide range of stands specifically designed for modern Christmas trees. Choosing one of our stands means you’ll not only have to refill the water less often, but many of our models are equipped with a wire mechanism controlled by a foot pedal. This feature allows you to set up the tree on your own and keep it perfectly straight. All our stands also hold a large amount of water, providing weight and stability. Some models even come with up to a 10-year warranty.

Recommended Christmas Tree Stands

Below, you can see which stand we recommend for your Christmas tree.

Stand

Maximum Tree Height

Trunk Diameter Min-Max

Water Reservoir Size

Stand Weight

Water Indicator

Stand Height

Stand Width

Material

Standard Tree Stand

210 cm (traditional spruce)
150 cm (Nordmann fir)

3.5-10.5 cm

1.6 liters

0.75 kg

No

16 cm

38 cm

Plastic/metal

Aguafix 300

300 cm (traditional spruce & Nordmann fir)

0-12 cm

4.5 liters

6 kg

Yes

12.5 cm

39 cm

Plastic/metal

The Roots

300 cm (traditional spruce & Nordmann fir)

3.5-10 cm

approx. 3 liters

5 kg

No

20.5 cm

60 cm

Metal

The Roots Brass

300 cm (traditional spruce & Nordmann fir)

3.5-10 cm

approx. 3 liters

10 kg

No

20.5 cm

60 cm

Brass/metal

Krinner Kopenhagen

250 cm (traditional spruce)
200 cm (Nordmann fir)

0-12 cm

1 liter

3.5 kg

No

15 cm

50 cm

Wood/metal

Vario Tölz

250 cm (traditional spruce)
200 cm (Nordmann fir)

0-12 cm

1 liter

3.1 kg</ p>

No

15 cm

47 cm

Wood/metal

Krinner In & Outdoor

260 cm (traditional spruce & Nordmann fir)

0-12 cm

1 liter

5.1 kg

No

17 cm

39 cm

Plastic/metal

Krinner Recycle M

250 cm (traditional spruce & Nordmann fir)

0-12 cm

3.5 liters

4 kg

Yes

12 cm

36 cm

Plastic/metal

Krinner M

220 cm (traditional spruce & Nordmann fir)

0-11 cm

3 liters

4 kg

Yes

10 cm

34 cm

Plastic/metal

Krinner XL

300 cm (traditional spruce & Nordmann fir)

0-12 cm

4.5 liters

6 kg

Yes

12.5 cm

39 cm

Plastic/metal

Krinner XXL

400 cm (traditional spruce & Nordmann fir)

17 cm

11 liters

8 kg

Yes

12 cm

54 cm

Plastic/metal

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