How many tips should a 9 ft Christmas tree have?

Commercial Christmas Decorations recommends specific tip counts for the best look based on tree height. 6’5″: Best tip counts are 800 to 900. 7’5″: Aim for 1200 to 1500 tip counts. 9’5″: Look for tip counts from 2000 to 3000.

How many tips on an 8ft Christmas tree?

2900 Tips
Hinged – 2900 Tips

It is a very thick tree because of its huge number of tips for a 8′ tree. The tips are shaped in such a way that they allow plenty of room to hang lights or decorations.

What should I look for when buying an artificial Christmas tree?

7 Things to Look For In An Artificial Christmas Tree
  • The Right Size. …
  • The Right Shape. …
  • Pre-Decorated. …
  • Types of Branches. …
  • The Best Material. …
  • Number of Attached Tips. …
  • The Attached Stand.

What does Tips mean on a Christmas tree?

Tip count refers to the number of needles… – meaning the higher the count, the higher the price. In most cases, having more branch “tips” is preferred because an abundance of needles creates a full look for the tree.

What are PVC tips on a Christmas tree?

How can I make my Christmas tree Fuller?

How many lights do you need for a 7ft Christmas tree?

210 lights
We recommend as a guide you use approx 30 lights per foot in height of your Christmas Tree. For example, a 4ft. Christmas tree should have 120 Christmas tree lights, 5ft. tree 150 lights, 6ft tree 180 lights and a 7ft tree 210 lights.

What does PE mean in Christmas trees?

Polyethylene needles
Polyethylene needles, or PE, are a new model used in artificial Christmas trees, providing a hyper-realistic look and feel to your holiday tree. These needles are molded using a natural tree model, giving them a lifelike close-up appearance.

Which is better PE or PVC?

The PVC fabric is stronger than PE (i.e. polyester or HDPE) and is therefore more resistant to weather effects. PVC has a longer lifespan. We have a 10-year descending warranty on PVC. The warranty on PE is 3 years.

Which is better PE or PVC Christmas trees?

Because each branch and its needles are cast as a single piece, Polyethylene Christmas trees are much more durable than PVC options. However, the solid PE branches that give them their appearance and durability also use more materials, so expect Polyethylene trees to cost a bit more.

What are classic PVC needles?

Classic needles are made from flat PVC strips cut to resemble tree foliage. Pros: Soft, flexible tips with a traditional artificial Christmas tree look.

What is the most realistic artificial Christmas tree?

National Tree Company’s 7.5-foot Feel Real Downswept Douglas Fir with dual-color LEDs (PEDD1-D12-75) is our pick among artificial Christmas trees.

Are PVC Christmas trees safe?

Most fake Christmas trees are made from PVC, which is the most toxic type of plastic. PVC contains chlorine. Chlorine creates byproducts called dioxins and furans—two chemicals that can be extremely toxic.

Do Balsam Hill trees look real?

Unlike other types of artificial Christmas trees available in the market, we crafted Fraser Fir’s lifelike tips using molds of actual branch clippings and replicated their texture, structure, and color variations with our True Needle™ technology.

What are PE branches?

Polyethylene (PE)

Using actual tree branches from a variety of conifers, elaborate patterns are molded and infused with PE, which results to a realistic-looking tree. Unlike PVC Christmas trees, the molded polymer needles of PE trees have the thickness and mass of a true tree branch.

Can you put lights on a PVC tree?

String waterproof Christmas tree lights in a spiral around the PVC pipe tree. Start at the bottom and wind the light strand around all of the pipes. Secure the wire in the open space between the top of the screws and the PVC pipe. Plug in the lights to illuminate your PVC pipe Christmas tree.

Which is better Balsam vs Fraser?

The Balsam is a more traditional choice for a Christmas tree, since it naturally grows in this area. Balsams grow faster meaning their branch strength is less than a Fraser, however Balsams are often “fuller”, with more, closer growing branches. Unlike the Fraser, Balsams have “soft” needles.

How long do Balsam Hill Christmas trees last?

We use premium commercial-grade lights that stay lit even if one bulb burns out or is removed. Our incandescent-lit trees shine bright for approximately 3,000+ hours.

What is Balsam Hill’s most popular tree?

Fraser Fir Christmas Tree
Fraser Fir Christmas Tree

The branches are firm and capable of holding heavy ornaments, while the spaces between the branches make it easy to decorate. We tried to make our version, BH Fraser Fir®, as realistic as possible. In fact, it’s the most popular Balsam Hill tree since it’s our most realistic one to date.

What does Fraser fir look like?

Fraser fir has blue-green needles with silvery undersides. The branches are stiff and hold up well to ornaments. The trees have a pleasant scent and needle retention is excellent.

What Christmas tree keeps needles the longest?

The top 2 best Christmas trees for families
  • Great for strength: The strongest branch award goes to the Noble Fir. It’s strong, stiff branches will hold up even the heaviest of ornaments.
  • Longest lasting: The longest-lasting tree (if you take care of it!) is the Fraser Fir.

Is a white pine a good Christmas tree?

The Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus) is among the best-selling Christmas trees in America. It is valued for it delicate appearance and excellent needle retention, and is especially well-suited for small and lightweight ornaments.