The Choice of Festive Xmas Trees

There are so many Xmas trees to choose from today that people are often confused and indecisive about which one to buy. If you are one of these people, this quick guide to the different types of Christmas tree may help you in making a final decision:

Artificial Xmas trees have become increasingly popular in modern times; they can be used year after year, are conveniently stored and require less maintenance than a real tree, making them the perfect choice for many busy families.

Quality artificial Xmas trees can look incredibly authentic, thanks to modern technology, and there is a wide range to choose from:

•    Pre-lit
•    Pre-decorated
•    Fibre optic trees

Artificial Xmas trees come in many colours, both traditional and modern, and are made from flame-retardant materials. There really is an artificial Xmas tree to suit every home.

Real Xmas trees are a firm favourite with many families at Christmas time. In keeping with tradition, some like to choose and then decorate their real tree with

Real Christmas Tree

festive ornaments and lights. This is usually an evergreen conifer and the fir species is mainly used, on account of its lovely fresh scent and excellent needle retention. Real Xmas trees can be seen displayed over the festive season across towns and city centres, and these are usually on a large scale and look very impressive indeed.

White Xmas Trees were popular for many years before their popularity declined a few years ago, but now the white tree is in demand once more. White is reminiscent of frost and snow and all things ‘Christmassy’, and the white Xmas tree allows the spirit of Christmas to be brought into the home. The white sparkling branches provide a stunning backdrop for darker-coloured ornaments, and adding lights only adds to this effect. The popularity of the white Xmas tree is partly down to its versatility; it can be made to look traditional when dressed in the traditional Christmas colours, or ultra modern when decorated in more contemporary colours such as black or purple. Obviously, the majority of white Xmas trees are artificial, but fresh green trees are available that have been frosted or flocked to give a ‘caught in a snowstorm’ look, and these can look very effective.

Pre-lit Xmas trees are the ultimate in convenience. For most people, the most time-consuming and annoying part of decorating the Xmas tree is putting on the lights. With a pre-lit tree, you simply hang on the decorations, plug in and…the work is done! For the ultimate in convenience for the ultra-busy family or the workplace, there is the pre-lit, pre-decorated Xmas tree.