Shopping for an Artificial Pre-Lit Christmas Tree
What to consider when shopping for an artificial pre-lit Christmas tree Number of lights Number of Tips Pole and Branch SystemBranches: The weight of the branches is distributed to the strongest part of the tree, the support pole, eliminating instability. Branch system permit heavier gauge wire compared to traditional hinged construction. Our unique hinge construction permits each level of branches to be "fluffed" before the next level of branches are positioned for easier setup. Fewer parts ensure greater reliability. Pole: The interior pole locking system is designed for superior stability increasing the ease of installation and storage. Foliage: Lifelike foliage. Made of fade and crush resistant PVC needles, the dense foliage appears fresh-cut. We have even sculpted the branch tip to enhance the tree's realistic appearance. Safety-conscious design. We build our trees using only flame-retardant materials. Sturdy bases and trunks add heft to keep each tree firmly planted in an upright position.
Artificial Christmas Trees are Catching On
Artificial Christmas trees are a growing part of Christmas celebrations. In 2002, 21% of United States households had a real tree, 48% had an artificial tree and 32% had no tree. Today, artificial Christmas trees come in a wide range of styles. Predecorated Christmas trees and prelit Christmas trees make your Christmas decoration quick and easy.
The Benefits of a Counterfeit
Everyone has been trying to convince you to go out and find artificial Christmas trees but why should you? The truth is that there are many benefits to buying a fake tree, here are just a few: Artificial trees eliminate the hassle of having to go out and find that perfect tree and hack it down. Artificial trees will not drop pine needles all over your floor nor will they have to be watered. Artificial trees may cost more initially but they will last years¡ªthis will save you bundles of cash. Artificial Christmas trees are a synch to put up and take down so you can put them up earlier than real trees and keep them up a lot longer.Artificial trees are far less of fire hazard as they do not contain real needles that can burn easily.
Our Artificial Christmas Trees are Pest free
Destructive wood boring insects have been found in artificial Christmas trees that have real wood trunks with bark attached. Our Christmas trees do not use wooden trunks and won't endanger trees in the US with dangerous insect pests. These insects are Callidiellum villosulum and Callidiellum rufipenne, also known as brown fir longhorn beetle and Japanese cedar longhorn beetle. These insects are related to the Asian longhorn beetle which is currently being eradicated in Chicago and New York City. There are no treatments that will kill these insects once they attack a tree. The tree must be cut down and the wood destroyed.
The Fakes are Readily Available
So, you¡¯ve got your heart set on a giant Douglas fir or Balsam fir to put in your living room for Christmas. You¡¯ve heard they¡¯ve got great shaping, full branches, rich color and superb needle retention. The problem is, however, that you can¡¯t find one anywhere. Unfortunately, certain types of Christmas trees aren't available in every region¡ªonly the regions they¡¯re specific to. Whatever should you do? Look into artificial Christmas trees! Artificial trees are readily available in almost any variety (if you search you should be able to find exactly what you¡¯re looking for). Additionally artificial trees come in different heights, fullness extremes, and colors. And, best of all, those artificial beauties are reusable so you can spare yourself the hunt next year.
History of the Christmas Tree
The decorated Christmas tree can be traced back to the ancient Romans who during their winter festival decorated trees with small pieces of metal during Saturnalia, a winter festival in honor of Saturnus, the god of agriculture.
Growing Christmas Trees
More than one million acres are planted in Christmas tree farms. Each year these farms cut and sell over 35 million real Christmas trees during Christmas celebrations. More than 2,000 trees are usually planted per acre. On average only 1,000-1,500 of these trees will survive. In the North about 750 trees will remain. Almost all trees require shearing to attain the Christmas tree shape. At six to seven feet, trees are ready for harvest. It takes six to ten years of fighting heavy rain, wind, hail and drought to get a mature tree.
Christmas Ornaments History
Sixteenth century folklore credits Martin Luther as being the first to put Christmas tree ornaments on an indoor Christmas tree. After a walk through a forest of evergreens with shining stars overhead, Luther tried to describe the experience to his family and showed them by bringing a Christmas tree into their home and decorating it with candles. Some historians claim that the first evidence of a lighted Christmas tree appeared more than a century after Martin Luther's death in 1546.
Tell Tale Signs of a Cheap Tree
It¡¯s important that you understand that all fake Christmas trees are not created equally. Although most artificial Christmas trees needles are composed of poly-vinyl, the levels of quality differ greatly. Pay attention to the length and softness of the needles and find a texture that you like. It¡¯s also a good idea to examine the branches. Are the needles sparse? Are there brown or darker green areas visible? The fullness of an artificial tree is important. If a fake tree isn¡¯t full enough it will appear fake and cheap. Another aspect of cheaper constructed Christmas trees is the shape of the branches. Poorly made trees will have branch tips that are square; a branch that is sculptured or rounded will look a lot more realistic. The wire within the branches is also an important element of the tree. If you plan on putting any kind of decorations on your tree, make sure that the wire in the branches can support it. Cheaper trees will have thinner branches that are likely to bend and break under significant weight.
Artificial Trees Have Come a Long Way
America's first fake trees were produced around the 1930s by the Addis Brush Co.¡ªthey were made with the same machinery used to make toilet brushes! As you can imagine these trees weren¡¯t exactly realistic looking. Artificial trees have come a long way from toilet brushes. Today's artificial trees, the most realistic ever, are created using petrochemicals. And, on top of the trees themselves improving, the technology of the trees has advanced even further. Today, instead of putting the trees together by attaching each branch one at a time, the trees come with hinged branches that don¡¯t need to be assembled one at a time. If you ask any person what the worst part about Christmas trees decorating is, they¡¯re likely to tell you that it¡¯s putting up the lights. Untangling and stringing lights can be a pain so why not avoid it. The best fake Christmas trees come with the light already built in, completely eliminating the hassle of putting up lights.
Artificial Christmas Trees That Last
The average artificial Christmas trees only last about six years before they are thrown away. We don't think your new Christmas tree should end up in a landfill after just a few years. That's why EZ-tree Christmas trees come with an exclusive lifetime warranty.
Christmas Safety Tips on Electric Socket Overload
Sometimes at Christmas, we tend to go a bit overboard with electric lights and gadgets, putting a dangerous strain on our power supplies. For a good Christmas safety tip, it is best not to plug more than three set of lights into one another or to add too many extension cords into the same outlet. Otherwise, you'll risk tripping a circuit or worse yet cause an electrical fire.
Fluff Those Branches
So, you¡¯ve purchased your wholesale artificial tree and now you want to make the most out of it, where do you start? First, set up your tree according to manufacturer instructions (these should be inside the package). After the tree is assembled it¡¯s time to start shaping the limbs or branches. Make sure that all of the rows are evenly spaced and that the spaces between each row of branches are minimal (this will make the tree look fuller). Be sure to curve the tips in accordance with the instructions to make the tree look as realistic as possible. *After being crammed in the box for so long the needles of the tree will definitely be smooshed to an extent. Fluff all of the needles on the branches with your hands until they look fuller¡ªrun your fingers against the grain of the needles.
History of Christmas Tree Decorations
An evergreen, the Paradise tree, was decorated with apples as a symbol of the feast of Adam and Eve which was held on December 24th during the middle ages. Christmas trees were sold in Alsace in 1531. Alsace was at that time a part of Germany. The Christmas trees were sold at local markets and set up in homes undecorated. In the Ammerschweier in Alsace there was an ordinance that stated no person "shall have for Christmas more than one bush of more than eight shoe lengths." EZ-Tree artificial Christmas trees are available in a variety of "shoe lengths".