Composition and process for increasing the keepability of Christmas trees

摘要

The invention relates to a composition and a process for increasing the keepability of Christmas trees. This prevents the loss of needles, becoming unattractive at home, in the office etc. For that purpose a composition containing at least an organic compound with at least one C6-ring which further contains optionally a carrier material and/or water. Often the cutting surface or the ball of earth is put in a solution of the composition. Preferably is the compound with a least one C6-ring a benzene derivative, such as anisole and/or benzoic acid or a derivative thereof, in particular salicylic acid or an ester thereof. Furthermore the composition may also or in addition to the above contain a terpenoid compound.