How to Decorate Lighted Palm Trees

Headed toward sunny skies for the holidays? No doubt you'll see lighted palm trees decorated in a beach-holiday style. But if you're staying at home to enjoy the chill factor, then create this warm-weather look at your home for a stylish Christmas tree alternative. The result will be a festive reminder of favorite vacation spots filled with family memories. And memories never go out of season.

Things You'll Need

• Artificial palm tree with clear lights
• Ornaments

Instructions

1. Determine your theme. While the traditional fir tree only enhances its collection of mismatched ornaments gathered throughout the years, your lighted palm tree shouts "style" and "elegance" more than "elementary school Christmas crafts." Choose a classic theme with a simple color scheme. Opt for lightweight ornaments since heavier ornaments can weigh down palm tree branches.

2. Add garland. Avoid shiny tinsel and instead choose a thin ribbon for a garland. Solid colors work best.

3. Decorate the tree. Use ornaments sparingly. Start with the middle and work your way up to the top of the tree. Decorate the lower half of the tree sparingly. Ornaments that dangle over the edge of the bottom branches often look gaudy.

4. Add a tree skirt. Drape a white or gold tree skirt around the pot of your lighted palm tree. This adds a touch of class and hides an ugly pot.

5. Group trees in clusters. If possible, purchase two or three artificial palm trees of different sizes and form a cluster. This is especially ideal for outdoor lighted palm trees.

6. Consider other uses for your lighted palm tree. Unlike traditional fir trees, you can use your lighted palm trees as decor for your beach-themed party or summer wedding reception. Just lose the ornaments.

Tips & Warnings

• Consider winding clear lights around the trunk of your palm tree. From a distance this accentuates the outline of your unique non-traditional tree.

References

• Treetopia: Lighted Artificial Palm Trees

Resources

• Earthflora.com