First Traditions Christmas Trees

Choosing the right artificial Christmas tree size depends on your ceiling height and available floor space. Most customers with standard 8 ft ceilings prefer 6.5–7.5 ft Christmas trees, while 9 ft-16 ft artificial trees work well in rooms with higher ceilings. Make sure to leave 6–12 inches for your tree topper. For smaller spaces, pencil Christmas trees and slim artificial trees are perfect space-saving options.

We have two main types of branch tip material. Our trees are designed with lifelike Feel Real® PE branch tips or high quality, realistic PVC needles. Many customers choose our Feel Real® technology artificial trees for the most natural shape, fullness, and true-to-life color.

We offer a few different light options on our professionally strung artificial Christmas trees. We offer UL-listed incandescent lights that come in both clear and multicolor options. We also offer LED lights that come in warm white or Dual Color. The Dual Color LED lights are controlled via foot pedal and provide 10 brilliant, energy-efficient light settings. The ten light functions are: steady warm white; twinkle warm white; steady multicolor; twinkle multicolor; steady pastel; fading warm white to multicolor; random fading; fading warm white; fading multicolor; flashing warm white to multicolor. We also offer infinity lights. Infinity Lights® are low voltage LED lights that utilize an ultra-small “rice-size” bulb. Light counts are then increased two to three times the typical light volume of a comparable product lit with standard size miniature lights. The results produce a lighting effect that is both stunning and elegant. All lights are designed to stay lit even if a bulb goes out. The light count is included in the product detail page for quick reference.

We also offer this video that explains some of our light options: All about National Tree Lights

Shaping an artificial Christmas tree fully and correctly is key to achieving a lush, natural look. We recommend working section by section and branch by branch, gently spreading each and every individual branch tip to fill any visible gaps. Continue shaping as you attach each section, making sure the branches are evenly fluffed throughout. We recommend spending at least 30 minutes on this process. Once the tree is completely assembled, step back and give it a final once-over, adjusting any areas that appear sparse. When every branch and tip has been properly fluffed, your tree will have minimal to no gaps, resulting in a beautifully full and seamless appearance.

We also offer videos to help with this process: Shaping/Fluffing a National Tree

First, you should unfold the stand and secure it with the eyebolt. Insert the bottom section into the stand and work on shaping that section. Most trees come in three sections but it is also possible for your tree to have two to five sections depending on the height. Continue stacking the sections and plug in the lights cords between each section for the prelit trees that do not come with PowerConnect®.

We also offer videos to help with this process:

Assembling an LED National Tree

Assembling an Incandescent National Tree

Unless labeled as suitable for covered outdoor use, most artificial Christmas trees are designed for indoor display only. Always check the product description to ensure the tree is safe for porches, patios, or covered outdoor entryways.

Your tree includes multiple sections, a sturdy metal tree stand, and straightforward assembly instructions. Prelit trees may also include extra bulbs and fuses (depending on the type of lights). Hinged trees may also include spare hinge pins. All models arrive in secure packaging for easy seasonal storage.

Store your artificial Christmas tree in its original box or a Christmas tree storage bag. Compress the branches inward and place the tree in a cool, dry location to maintain longevity.

Yes, we offer extended warranty using Extend. Check the product details for exact details.