A proper base can hold the pine up and make it look straight, even if it is a bit crooked. To create stability, it needs a heavy base to lower the pine's center of gravity and keep it balanced. For size, it should have an opening wide enough to accommodate a roughly 4 to 6-inch trunk diameter—that’s the ballpark average thickness, which has a height of 6 or 7 feet.
Second, it needs a sizeable reservoir of water to keep the pine moist and “alive” (or at least prevent it from drying out and losing all its needles) for as long as possible. A dry pine is not only ugly and messy, it’s a fire hazard.
When looking for the right one, I took into consideration whether it can serve two primary functions, such as keeping the tree standing upright, and keeping it watered. The quality of design, and weight of the base can also help prevent it from tipping over.
Large Christmas Tree Stand with Foot Pedals
Large Christmas Tree Stand with Galvanized Pins
24 Inch Large Folding Christmas Tree Stand
Large Plastic Tree Stand with 1.3 Gallon Water Capacity
Red and Green Powder Coated Christmas Tree Stand