Types of Artificial Christmas Trees

Christmas is around the corner and it’s the time of the year to find the perfect Christmas tree for your house! Setting up a Christmas tree in your house is indeed the best way to bring in the holiday spirit amongst your family members.

 

Whilst some people prefer to have real trees, we have to remember that they don’t last very long and it can be quite tiring to go through the process of replacing it year after year. The good news is that there are plenty of artificial Christmas tree options available for you which can replicate the same feel of real Pine trees. Before knowing which artificial Christmas tree might be perfect for you, let’s look at the various types commonly available.

 

Feather Christmas Trees

 

Feather Christmas trees were originally from Germany and they became popular worldwide very quickly. Feather trees used to be made up of Goose feathers which were dyed green. The Goose feathers would then be attached to wire branches and a trunk-like tower in the center. However, nowadays artificial feathers are more in use due to convenience.

 

Feather-style trees have an open silhouette that leaves space between the branches for decorations. Check the individual tree’s dimensions and care instructions before choosing ornaments. Keep candles and other open flames away from the tree.

 

Brush Bristle Christmas Trees

 

Brush-bristle trees are another style of artificial Christmas tree. Do not assume that a tree is fire-resistant or suitable for heavier ornaments because of its style or material alone. Check the manufacturer’s safety information and decoration guidance for the individual product.

 

Aluminium Christmas Trees

 

Aluminium Christmas trees have metallic branches and a distinctive decorative appearance. Do not attach electric string lights to a metallic tree; the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that faulty lights can create an electric-shock hazard. Follow the manufacturer’s display instructions.

 

Plastic Christmas Trees

 

Artificial tree foliage may use PVC, moulded polyethylene (PE), or a combination of the two. Check the individual product description for its materials. Pre-lit trees have lights already fitted, while unlit trees let you choose separate lights. Follow the lighting manufacturer’s instructions for compatible parts and replacements; the LED label alone does not guarantee that every other bulb will stay on if one fails. Check any fire-resistance label for the individual tree, and remember that fire-resistant does not mean fireproof.

 

Plastic trees come in a variety of colours and can be made to look fancier than normal Christmas trees by making them frosted or glittered. Some companies make it a point to customise their plastic Christmas trees to stand out of the norm by making them rainbow coloured and even upside down. A particular type of plastic tree even comes with built-in speakers and a MP3 player!

 

Other Artificial Trees

 

One popular addition to artificial Christmas trees are Fiber Optic trees. These come in two main varieties – where one resembles a real Pine tree to exact detail, and the other is a tree composed entirely of light.

 

Upside down artificial Christmas trees are a popular choice amongst those who want to try something different and for those who are looking to conserve space in their homes. These trees can either be fitted to the ceiling or a wall, or comes with a stand-alone pole to support the tree.

 

True Pine Replicas

 

If you are looking for something exactly like a real Pine tree, but do not want to go through the hassle of replacing it every year, there are a handful of such artificial trees that you can look out for in the market. They are:

 

• Aberdeen Pine
• Colorado Fir
• Douglas Fir
• Rocky Mountain Fir
• Sierra Pine

 

Thank You for Reading!

Now that you know more about Artificial Christmas Trees, tell us, which is your favourite!

 

Have a Splendid Week!

 

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