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A tree stand (10) comprising a base (12) extending about an axis (A) and a tree support wall (14) extending about the axis (A) upwardly from the base (12) to an open top. The top of the support wall (14) and the open top of a receptacle (24) define trunk support portions (26) and liquid storage port

A tree stand (10) comprising a base (12) extending about an axis (A) and a tree support wall (14) extending about the axis (A) upwardly from the base (12) to an open top. The top of the support wall (14) and the open top of a receptacle (24) define trunk support portions (26) and liquid storage portions (28) disposed about the axis (A). The trunk support portions (26) are disposed radially closer to the axis (A) than the storage portions (28) and the support portions (26) are intermingled with and alternate the storage portions (28) circumferentially about the axis (A) and the wall (14) undulates continuously and circumferentially about the axis (A) through the support (26) and storage (28) portions.

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1. A tree stand for supporting a tree in an upright posture comprising;a base extending about an axis for supporting a tree on a support surface, a tree support wall extending about said axis upwardly from said base to a top, a receptacle having a closed bottom disposed within said support wall and

1. A tree stand for supporting a tree in an upright posture comprising;a base extending about an axis for supporting a tree on a support surface, a tree support wall extending about said axis upwardly from said base to a top, a receptacle having a closed bottom disposed within said support wall and having an open top for receiving the trunk of a tree, and said tops of said support wall and said open top of said receptacle defining trunk support portions and liquid storage portions disposed about said axis, said support portions having holes extending therethrough for receiving braces to engage and stabilize a tree trunk in said receptacle, said tops of said support wall and said receptacle being disposed in the same plane along with the upper extremities of said trunk support portions and said liquid storage portions, said trunk support portions being disposed radially closer to said axis than said liquid storage portions.