The Artificial Christmas Tree Guide: Choose, Decorate and Store
The short answer: choosing an artificial Christmas tree comes down to four questions: how much space you have, which look you want, how you will decorate it and where it will live the rest of the year. This page collects every OJA guide on the subject in the order most people need them, so you can jump straight to your question.
Choosing a tree for your home
- How to choose an artificial Christmas tree for your home: height by ceiling, slim or full, light color and the details that make a tree look real. Start here.
- Flocked vs green Christmas trees: which finish suits your room, how much each needs to look decorated, and what to know about flocking.
- Pre-lit vs unlit Christmas trees: setup time, light quality and what to do if a section of lights goes dark.
- Christmas trees for small spaces: how to fit a tree into an apartment without losing the room.
Going big outdoors
- Outdoor Christmas trees for your front yard: how tall a tree should be for your house, where to place it and warm white or red lights.
- How to choose a giant outdoor Christmas tree: sizes, lighting styles and frames for hotels, shopping centers and public spaces.
Decorating and displays
- How to decorate a Christmas tree: the order designers use, how many ornaments you need and the mistakes to skip.
- Christmas decorating ideas for businesses: entrance, lobby, windows and patio ideas, plus a planning timeline.
After the holidays
- How to store an artificial Christmas tree: cleaning, taking it apart, protecting built-in lights and the best place to keep it.
Quick answers
What size tree do I need?
Subtract about 12 inches from your ceiling height. For an 8 ft ceiling, that is a 6 to 6.5 ft tree. Our sizing guide has a full chart.
Green or flocked?
Green is the most versatile; flocked gives a snowy, finished look with fewer ornaments.
Is a pre-lit tree worth it?
For most homes, yes. It saves hours every season and the lights are spread evenly through the branches.
Do you help with large or multi-tree projects?
Yes. Email support@ojadecor.com with your location and the space you are decorating.
Shop the trees
Every tree in our artificial Christmas trees collection comes pre-lit, from 6 ft living room trees and slim designs to giant outdoor displays.