Abstract: A fire-retardant composition for Christmas trees and related items which significantly lessens needle drop and inhibits tree burning for at least 30 days. The composition meets the current law and regulations of the State of California for Flame-Retardant Chemicals, Fabrics Application Concerns.The composition comprises an intimate mixture of sodium silicate, a corn syrup, water, a wetting agent containing formation and a calcium halide in varying proportions.