As the holiday season continues to move closer, people are quickly discovering that they have a wide variety of decorative options available. Not only has the lighting industry progressed to more efficient than ever before, but there are also a wide variety of unique lighting options available for you to choose from.

One of the reasons that the lighting industry has noticeably increased over the past few years is that LED lights have clearly established themselves as the superior lighting choice. When compared to their fluorescent and incandescent ancestors, LED lights have notably longer life spans, are easier to install, and are also able to commit a larger portion of their energy to actual light (rather than wasting their energy on heat).

There are many different ways that you can creatively incorporate LED lighting technology into your holiday display this winter. One of the most popular trends in recent years has been using LED lights in order to illuminate an outdoor tree. This can be done by either wrapping the lights around an actual outdoor tree (ideally, of the coniferous variety) or by purchasing an artificial tree that already has the lights installed.

In this article, we will briefly discuss the most important things for you to know about outdoor LED Christmas trees. We will also discuss how you can determine which sort of display makes the most sense for your home.

Outdoor LED Christmas Trees

If you are considering creating an outdoor lighting display that is centrally focused around a Christmas tree, one of the first things you should think about is purchasing an artificial tree where the lights have been previously installed. These trees are often much more affordable than you might initially assume and can usually be put up in a matter of minutes.

Typically, you will have the option to choose either a pure artificial tree (that resembles an actual evergreen) or the “skeleton” of a tree which, though clearly different from something you’d find in nature, can create an incredibly powerful aesthetic. The choice that makes the most sense for you will depend on the other sorts of lights you have in your display, whether you are expecting there to be snow or not, and your working budget.

Installing LED Lights on a Pre-existing Christmas Tree

Though the option mentioned above—purchasing a tree that already has lights installed—is often considered to be the easiest, you may be looking for alternatives that allow you to express your creative side. By choosing to put lights on an already existing Christmas tree, you will have significantly more control regarding its final appearance.

There are many different ways that you can potentially cover a tree in lights for the holiday season. If you are interested in a solution that is fast and easy, you may want to consider purchasing Christmas LED Net Lights—typically, these nets will use 5mm bulbs, green wires, and will be incredibly easy to install.

There are also many different varieties of LED Lights strings available that can be effectively placed around a tree (usually in a horizontal wrapping motion).

• 5mm wide angle conical lights are often the top choice of professional lighting experts (ideal for public or commercial displays).
• M5 LED Mini Lights work well for both indoor and outdoor lighting displays.
• C6 (relatively small), C7 (medium), and C9 (relatively large) LED lights help create a more “traditional” look while simultaneously offering you all of the benefits of LED lighting technology.
• T5 LED lights are an energy efficient option that are similar to the mini lights.

If you are creating an outdoor Christmas tree LED display, then you should probably consider using bulbs that are relatively bright and large. However, depending on the condition of your tree and the size of your yard, these other lighting options may be appropriate as well. Furthermore, though these lights are indeed quite compatible with coniferous trees, they may look good in other parts of your yard as well (bushes, retaining walls, etc.).

Finding the Decorations and Special Features that are Right for You

As LED lighting technology has continued to advance over the past few years, the number of complimenting lighting features has also progressed as well. In fact, if you visit any Christmas designer website, you will quickly discover that there are more options available than ever before.

• LED Icicle Lights
• LED Snowfall Lights
• LED Fairy Lights, Cascading LED Christmas Branches
• LED Spheres, LED Snowflakes
• Various other LED accessories

These complimentary decorations are great for anyone creating a themed display they are hoping to light up at night. If you are looking for something you can directly apply to an outdoor Christmas tree, then fairy lights and cascading LED Christmas Branches are a great place for you to begin your search. These accessories are an excellent way to project traditional themes with a contemporary twist.

Things to Keep in Mind when Creating an Outdoor LED Lighting Display

Naturally, when trying to create an outdoor lighting display using a Christmas tree as a centerpiece, there are many different things you will want to keep in mind. Modern LED light strings can often be linked together more than 40 times, giving you a considerable amount of options.

• Is creating a “natural” look the most important? Or do you prefer a Christmas tree that is bright and modern?
• How much space do you have to work with? What is current power situation (budget, outlets, voltage, etc.)?
• What is the specific theme of your display?
• If you are using a natural tree, is this tree one that is coniferous (with leaves in winter) or deciduous (without leaves in winter)?

Once you have taken the time to think about these essential variables, you will be in a position to create the Christmas display you’ve always dreamed of.

Conclusion

The Christmas tree has been a traditional icon for centuries. Though technology has significantly improved, the use of this tree remains quite important around the world. By keeping each of these things in mind, you will be able to create an outdoor LED Christmas tree display that truly expresses your holiday spirit.