Questions To Consider When Buying 12 Foot Artificial Christmas Trees

Nothing quite says it’s that time of the year better than 12-foot artificial Christmas trees. After all, it’s not much of a Christmas without a towering evergreen in the entryway, lobby or living room. They are suitable for homes with vaulted ceilings and businesses with open spaces and tall ceilings.

While it’s hard to believe now, there was a time when 12-foot artificial Christmas trees were made of poor quality and came in only a few options—at most. Generally speaking, they were cheaply produced and hardly convincing. Thankfully artificial trees have come a long way in the past few decades. They are now very realistic and come in just about any tree-type imaginable, from pine, to spruce, to fir and nearly everything in between. Some even come flocked to resemble freshly fallen snow, or in a variety of colors for super fun decorating.

Explore the Possibilities

When shopping for 12-foot artificial Christmas trees, the amount of options found online can be a bit overwhelming. To make things a bit easier when it’s decision-time, consider the following possibilities:

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  • Where will the tree be displayed? This is an important consideration for a variety of reasons. When measuring the spot for the tree, it’s important to take the measurements in diameter as well as the height of the ceiling. While the space may be tall and wide enough, how far will the tree stick out? Will it block the view of something important or be bumped into? If the area is an issue with the diameter of the tree, try looking for a more slender tree instead. If the tree will be displayed in a window, it may be important to consider the fullness of the branches so it doesn’t look sparse in the daylight. A more dense tree can take care of this issue with ease.
  • Will the tree need to be pre-lit or unlit? This answer to this question comes down to individual preference. Many people find that untangling messy light strands and checking for burnt out bulbs is a task they’d rather not tackle. In this case, the pre-lit Christmas tree may be the best option. They are easy to assemble and the main strands plug into each other with ease. Modern versions of the pre-lit tree include strands that keep on working even when one bulb goes out. These factors are making the pre-lit option a particular favorite of consumers. For those that find the task of checking light strands a bit more endearing and reminiscent of Christmases past, an unlit tree would be ideal. This is the best option for those that like to change things up from one year to the next. Maybe multi-colored lights will be appropriate one year, and a solid color or white lights might work better the next. With an unlit tree, the display can be unique each year by using different colored lights.
  • Will the tree be used indoors or outside? This is important as trees that will be displayed outdoors will need to be manufactured to withstand the elements. Trees intended for outdoor use will be able to stand up to snow and rain and resist fading of the color from the sunshine. Outdoor trees will also have more durable and weather-resistant lighting if purchasing a pre-lit tree.
  • Will additional decorations be needed? Purchasing a new tree and getting it set up only to realize there aren’t enough ornament, lights and garland to go around is rather disheartening. Rather than facing this scenario, take a minute to reflect on last year. Was the tree half the size of the new one? If so, consider doubling the amount of decorations used last year. The same goes for lighting. If a 6-foot tree used 600-800 lights last year, then 1200-1600 will be needed for the new 12-foot tree.

By taking measurements, considering the placement, deciding on a pre-lit or unlit option and determining whether or not additional ornaments and decorations will be needed, the fun part of choosing the perfect tree can be easy.



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