How to choose a Christmas tree?
Christmas trees are the significant masterpieces of the season and the most purchased Christmas decoration.
Below are factors that you should consider before buying an artificial Christmas tree:
a.The height of the tree
b.The foliage of the tree
c.The shape of the tree
d.The color of the tree
1.The Height of the Christmas Tree
One of the biggest factors that must be considered is the height of the Christmas tree. Christmas trees come in various heights just so they can fit all the available spaces in different homes.
•Under 5.5 foot trees
This height of trees takes up little space; they are ideal for people that want a tree that is small enough to fit a small space, but not so small to serve as a table-top tree. They are popularly used in low-ceiling homes.
•6-6.5 foot trees
These are used in homes that gave a little more space to spare; they’re not as big as the popular Christmas trees, but they definitely can pass as ideal Christmas trees.
•7-7.5 foot tress
This is a common Christmas tree height. If you have much more space in your home, you should go for this tree
•8-9 foot trees
This is for homes that have enough ceiling height. They are perfect if you like Christmas to be a little extra.
•9-10 foot trees
This one is commonly used in shopping malls or spaces that have enough ceiling height. Feel free to purchase it for your home as long as you have the capacity. However, always remember that there’s no use having a huge Christmas tree if your guests don’t have enough space to party.
2.The Foliage of the Christmas Tree
As you move forward in the decision-making process of purchasing a Christmas tree, you will realize that there’s more to the decisions to be made apart from the shape, size, and color; you must choose foliage that suits your interests and requirements.
When searching for the tree with the perfect foliage, look out for the following:
• Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Needles
A huge advantage of artificial Christmas trees is that they can come in different shades; there are even Christmas trees that come in rainbow colors.
Christmas trees like these are made from PVC needles. They may look like real trees, but it is only because of the different colors and patterns that PVC needles come in.
• Polyethylene (PE) Needles
Do you want a Christmas tree that looks like it was cut from a tree farm? This foliage is perfect for you!
Trees of this foliage are usually green; they are made from Polyethylene (PE) with just a little percentage of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).
Many people are fooled by trees with this impressive foliage and they will be a great choice for your Christmas decoration
• Tinsel Needles
On a scale of 1-10, tinsel needles trees will score 10 for their radiant shine. They often give off vintage vibes and are even flame retardant.
3.The Shape of the Christmas Tree:
The shape of a Christmas tree is just as important as its height or its foliage. It refers to the overall width of the tree.
There are five common Christmas tree shapes:
• Full Christmas tree
These are the most popular of all the tree shapes. They have full leaves and are characterized by their traditional wide base.
These types of trees require a lot of floor space, so ensure you have floor space to spare before making a purchase.
• Slim Christmas tree
This type of tree is perfect for folks that want something similar to full Christmas trees but lack the space in their homes
• Pencil Christmas tree
This is a unique Christmas tree profile and it is a great option whether the space in your home is small or huge.
• Flatback and corner trees
This is said to be the space-saving 8th wonder of the Christmas tree world. They are specially designed to fit into corners and sometimes, they are made into just half a tree so they can rest on walls. They are perfect for tiny flats or dorm rooms.
• The upside-down tree
Just as the name indicates, the upside-down tree is hung upside down.
4.The Color of the Christmas Tree
Many of us know Christmas trees to be green because we grew up seeing only traditional green trees. These days, Christmas trees come in a variety of colors to match whatever decoration plans you may have. Here is a guide to some of the colors of Christmas trees that are popularly available:
• Green
Of course, this is a Christmas staple. Green Christmas trees are the most popular and the most readily available trees you can find to purchase.
• Pink
These days, pink-colored Christmas trees don’t just mean “girl power”, they have become fun, fresh ways to decorate for all occasions. A pink tree can be used to symbolize the good things in life, such as affectionate and harmonious relationships that matter.
• White
White trees are the ultimate Christmas dream trees especially if you’re a minimalist. They are very classy and chic, and slowly becoming a Christmas trend.
It is a clean-looking choice and the ornaments placed on the trees pop because of the white background.
• Silver
If you’re going for a space-age vibe or a retro vibe, a silver-colored tree is perfect for you! They always pop in areas with grey and white colored palettes, and whether they are decorated or left bare, they are still stunners!
• Gold
Gold Christmas trees are often used for the New Year. They are mostly replacements for green or white Christmas trees when Christmas is over.
• Black
Yes, black Christmas trees happen to be very elegant Christmas trees. They are the opposite of white trees but are they very versatile and striking.
People often use it for Halloween and then exchange it with a white or green tree during Christmas There are many more Christmas tree colors such as red, blue, rainbow colors, purple and orange which can be used depending on individual preferences.
