Outdoor Christmas trees for porches and gardens
Vivo Technologies
7 ft unlit hinged Christmas tree, 1432 tips, 3 sections, metal stand
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Outdoor Christmas trees: what the listings say
Most of the trees in this collection are standard artificial trees: PVC or polyethylene needles on a metal frame, sold with a stand, from 5 ft to 7 ft. A few mention outdoor use in the title, the specification or the description, among them a 20 in battery mini tree, a 7 ft tree listed for indoor and outdoor use and a cone-shaped light tree rated IP67.
For the rest, nothing in the listing says the tree, the stand or the lights are made for rain, so a sheltered porch is the safer spot.
Outdoor Christmas trees by size and weight
| Height | Width | Weight in the listings |
|---|---|---|
| 20 in to 3 ft (50 to 91 cm) | 30 to 56 cm | 0.5 to 2.7 kg |
| 5 ft (150 cm) | 80 to 91 cm | 3.1 to 7.2 kg |
| 6 ft (180 cm) | 85 to 117 cm | 3 to 8 kg |
| 7 ft (210 to 219 cm) | 107 to 128 cm | 7.5 to 8.55 kg |
Measure the width of the porch as well as the height under the roof, because a 6 ft tree is 85 to 117 cm across. Weight decides whether a tree stays up in wind, and a 3 kg tree on a folding stand may not.
Lights, power and weather for outdoor Christmas trees
Lights and power
Pre-lit full-size trees list 130 to 350 LEDs and 8 to 17 light modes, and two listings give a timer that runs 8 hours on and 16 off. The mini tree runs on batteries with a timer. The cone-shaped light tree is the only listing here with an IP rating, and it says to keep the power adapter indoors or in a socket with an IP65 protective enclosure. For an unlit tree, add strings from outdoor Christmas lights.
Weather and wind
Plastic needles do not rot in rain, but metal trunks and stands can rust if they stay wet, and plugs, controllers and battery boxes have to stay dry. Weigh the base down with sandbags or tie the trunk to a rail, and stand the tree where the porch roof keeps off the worst of the rain.
Potted trees, small trees and decorating
The nearest to a potted tree are the 2 ft and 3 ft trees on cement bases, which weigh 1.3 kg to 2.7 kg. The 20 in mini suits a step, bench or table by the door, and small and table top Christmas trees covers more of that size.
Choose shatterproof baubles for outdoor trees, such as the plastic ones in Christmas baubles, and keep them light so wind does not drag the branches down.
Where a tree fits in the display
A tree is one part of outdoor Christmas decorations. Christmas front door decoration ideas shows how a porch tree sits with a wreath, and best artificial Christmas trees in the UK covers what to look for in the tree itself.
Frequently asked questions: Outdoor Christmas Trees
What is the best Christmas tree for outdoors?
Choose a tree whose listing says outdoor, with a heavy or weighted base and, if it is pre-lit, lights and a plug rated for outdoor use. Only a few listings here state outdoor use, and the only one with an IP rating is a cone-shaped light tree at IP67. For everything else, a sheltered porch is the safer position.
Can an artificial Christmas tree be used outside?
Plastic needles do not rot in rain, so an artificial tree can stand in a sheltered porch or on a patio, but most listings here do not say outdoor. Metal trunks and stands can rust if they stay wet, and lights, plugs and battery boxes must stay dry. Check the listing and pick a covered spot.
How do I choose a weatherproof outdoor Christmas tree?
Look for outdoor use in the title or specification and for an IP rating, then compare weight and base. The trees here run from 0.5 kg to 8.55 kg, and a heavier tree or a weighted base resists wind better. Unlit trees let you choose outdoor-rated lights separately.
Do outdoor Christmas trees come with lights?
Some do. Pre-lit full-size trees here list 130 to 350 LEDs and 8 to 17 light modes, and the cone-shaped light tree lists 316 LEDs at IP67. Unlit trees need separate lights, so check that the plug and controller are covered by the same outdoor line.
How big are large outdoor Christmas trees?
The tallest trees here are 7 ft (210 to 219 cm) and 107 to 128 cm wide, and they weigh up to 8.55 kg. Retailers sell taller trees for high streets and shops as commercial products, and this range stops at 7 ft. Measure the porch width and the height under the roof before you order.
Are there small outdoor Christmas trees?
Yes. The smallest are a 20 in battery mini tree, listed for indoor and outdoor use, and 2 ft and 3 ft trees on cement bases. They weigh 0.5 kg to 2.7 kg, so keep them under cover and out of the wind. A step, bench or table by the door suits them.
