Christmas trees play an important role in many holiday traditions. From decorating the tree with cherished ornaments and lights, to holiday photographs and opening presents, the Christmas tree is the essential symbol of the season.
At Hicks Nurseries, we have more than 90 stunningly realistic artificial Christmas trees on display. They are available in a multitude of colors, shapes, sizes and features.
In this guide, we will walk you through how you how to choose the perfect lifelike Christmas tree for any room in your home.
Pick a Height
To begin, start by measuring the height of your room. A good rule of thumb is to leave 6-12 inches of space open between the top of the tree and the ceiling for a tree topper. For example, if your ceilings are 8 ft. tall, we would suggest a maximum tree height of 7½ ft.
- 4½-5 ft. trees Best for tabletops. They are also a good choice for apartments, condos and bay windows.
- 6-7 ft. trees Great for smaller homes, dens and tighter spaces.
- 7½-8 ft. trees The most popular choice for larger rooms with ceilings up to 10 ft. tall.
- 9ft., 10 ft., 12 ft. and 14 ft. trees Ideal for great rooms, cathedral ceilings or a large entry hall.
Pick a Width
Next, think about the width of your tree. We carry narrow, full and extra full tree shapes. Before you shop, measure your available floor space. Then, compare those measurements to the dimensions of our trees. Measurements are available in-store and on our website. Most importantly, no matter which shape you choose, our Christmas trees are all generously packed with branches for an amazingly lush look.
- Narrow: The perfect combination of full and slim, narrow trees work well in smaller rooms, entryways and apartments.
- Full: The most popular choice for large rooms. In addition, they are ideal for those with sizable ornament collections.
- Extra Full: With a greater diameter and fuller branches, extra full trees are especially well-suited for larger rooms.
Choose Your Lighting
After sselecting the size and shape, you’ll also want to decide on lighting. Pre-lit Christmas trees make set-up and take down quick and easy. Furthermore, all our lifelike trees are customized with up to 50% more lights than you’ll find anywhere else. Super bright and long-lasting, they meet nationally recognized Standards of Safety and are UL-Approved.
Super Bright Incandescent Lights: Traditional super bright Christmas lights that cast a beautiful glow. If one bulb goes out, the rest stay lit. Available in multi-color, clear and multi-function.
LED Lights: Long lasting, energy saving and cool to the touch. As a result, you can enjoy your brightly lit tree for many years to come. Available in warm white, twinkle and multi-color.
Choose a Function
Finally, consider the extra functions that make decorating even easier. Enjoy the convenience of these additional features, available on many of our lifelike Christmas trees.
EZ Plug: Lights are conveniently connected through the trunk. Therefore, one plug lights the entire tree.
Multi-Function: A remote control lets you to change the lights from clear to multi-color, steady or blinking. It’s like having four trees in one!
Sure Lit: If one light goes out, the rest stay lit, so your decorating experience remains worry-free.
Choose a Needle Color
Green: Modeled after real evergreens, this option is strikingly realistic and traditional.
Blue: Blue-green foliage adds a bit of whimsy and fun.
Frosted: Lightly flocked for that countr,y snow-dusted look.
Value Added Features:
Beyond looks, every artificial Christmas tree sold at Hicks Nurseries comes with a sturdy tree stand and a cardboard box that you can use for storage. Even more importantly, our trees are made by the best manufacturers, who guarantee their craftmanship with a 5-year warranty on trees and a 2-year warranty on the lights.
Therefore, you can shop with confidence at Hicks Nurseries.