There are a multitude of options and looks for a
lighted Christmas tree. The following is a comprehensive list of the variations
of Artificial Christmas Trees.
The variations are segmented across lighting, branch style and shape.
| Light Color
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Description
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Clear Lights
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90% of the pre lit Christmas trees have clear miniature lights.
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Multi-Color
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Christmas trees with multi-color lights are offered on select versions of trees. 15% of Christmas trees sold have multi-color lights.
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Frosted / Clear
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The frosted / clear combination lights create a unique, contemporary look in your Frosted or Flocked Christmas Tree
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| Types of Lights
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Description
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Miniature (Mini)
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95% of the pre lit Christmas trees sold have miniature lights.
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G50
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G50 lamps are 50 millimeters (~2 inches) in diameter.
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Mini-G50 Mix
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A Christmas Tree with G50 lights and mini lights creates a contemporary look.
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| Always Lit
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Always-lit lights allow bulbs to be removed and the remaining bulbs continue to shine. This type of light string increases cost significantly.
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| LED
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Christmas Trees with quality LED lights cost significantly more than mini-lights so most Christmas tree manufactures do not offer LED lights.
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| Fiber Optic
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Fiber optic Christmas trees have halogen lights that can become very hot. These are not recommended for homes with small children.
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| Tree Height
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Description
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2 foot through 14 foot
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Single pole Christmas trees can range in height from 2 through 14 feet.
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12 foot to 32 foot
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Off-the-shelf commercial Christmas trees range in size from 12 to 32 feet.
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Custom Trees
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Custom outdoor Christmas trees can be made in almost any height.
Please contact us to discuss options for custom commercial Christmas trees.
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| Branch Treatments
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Description
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Flocked
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Flocked Christmas trees are available in heavy or light flock.
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Frosted
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Frosted Christmas trees are similar in color to flocked Christmas trees but the material is more securely fastened as it is more like paint.
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Pine Cones
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An artificial Christmas tree with pine cones creates a distinct look for a Christmas tree. Pine cones come in small, medium and large varieties.
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| Berries
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Berries also create a distinct look for pre lit Christmas trees. The combination of berries and frosted tips creates a pre-decorated Christmas tree that takes no additional ornaments. |
Pine Cones and Vines
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A Christmas tree with pine cones and vines creates a rugged outdoor look.
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| Christmas Tree Branch Tip
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Description
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Single Branch
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The branches on single branch Christmas trees are constructed of needles with the same color and length.
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Mixed Branch
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The branches on mixed branch Christmas trees combine two or sometimes three needle colors and lengths.
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Down Swept Branch
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Down swept branches make the artificial Christmas tree look like the branches are heavy and sweeping toward the earth. A Christmas tree with down swept branches presents a romantic, elegant look.
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PVC
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This is what most people envision when imaging an
artificial Christmas tree.
PVC needles are the most popular artificial Christmas tree. The primary reason is that PVC is less expensive to produce than polyethylene. Secondly, the PVC branches are generally more robust for heavier ornaments.
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Polyethylene
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Realistic Christmas Trees have branches/ needles that are created by putting plastic into molds to provide shape. The advantage is a realistic look. The disadvantages are the cost and the branches are generally not as strong as PVC branches.
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| Christmas Tree Profile |
Description |
Full
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Full Christmas tree refers to the general shape of the tree not the density of the branches on the tree
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Medium
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The width of a medium Christmas tree is more in relation to the full version of the same tree than it is an industry standard so please determine the optimal base width for your room.
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Slim
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The width of a slim Christmas tree is in relation to the other versions of the same tree. These will also be called Slender, Trim or Pencil.
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