in its new vertical position referring again to fig1 the christmas tree stand 10 may further comprise slot brackets 88 that are secured to the upstanding wall 16 of the reservoir 12 and are positioned in alignment with the vertical portion 70 of each leg 64 to aid in aligning the leg 64 relative to the reservoir 12 the vertical adjustment means described and illustrated herein is but one apparatus or structure for accomplishing height adjustment of the christmas tree stand 10 relative to a supporting surface i e floor many other structures and devices may be employed to accomplish the same intended characteristic of the present invention the christmas tree stand 10 of the present invention may further be structured with a transparent or opaque window 90 formed in the upstanding wall 16 of the reservoir 12 which allows the user to determine the level of water in the reservoir 12 thus the water level may be selectively increased or decreased in accordance with the hydration needs of the tree the christmas tree stand 10 of the present invention may also be structured with a drainage device 92 which as illustrated in fig1 may comprise by way of example a spigot 94 and valve 96 the fluid level in the reservoir 12 may be reduced or the reservoir 12 drained while the tree 20 is still in position within the reservoir 12 this feature is particularly advantageous since it permits the tidy removal of the tree 20 from the stand 10 when dismantling the tree and prevents spillage of water on the floor the drainage device 92.