Outopee colour-changing fibre optic Christmas tree with glowing star (3ft)

Description

Some little trees sit quietly in the background; this one brings a small corner to life. Colour-changing fibre optic strands sparkle through the green branches, and a glowing star finishes the top. The effect is cheerful and animated, making this Outopee tree a lovely choice for anyone who enjoys the lights as much as the decorations.

At 90cm tall, it has enough presence for a sideboard or low table without taking over the room. The selected version is the plain green 3ft tree, so the colourful light is the main decoration.

Colour running through the branches

Fibre optic strands carry the light out towards the branch tips, producing little points of colour throughout the tree. They are built into the display, which saves the job of winding a separate string around the branches. The illuminated star at the top changes colour too, tying the whole tree together.

This is a lively light effect rather than a quiet warm white glow. A reviewer of the 90cm green version loved its bright, sparkly appearance and colour-changing star; another found the flashing effect stronger than expected. That difference is useful when choosing where to put it. It could be just right in a festive family room, while someone wanting a very restful display may prefer a simpler lighted tree.

A compact tree with room to spread

The PVC greenery has 85 branch tips and opens to approximately 50cm wide. Allow that width when choosing a table: a tree can be short enough for a space but still need room for its lower branches. Open the foliage gradually, working around the tree so the finished shape looks balanced from the sides as well as the front.

A folding plastic stand is included, along with the mains adaptor and instructions. Set the stand on a firm, level surface before shaping the branches. As it needs mains power, think about the socket position and the route of the lead before settling on its Christmas home.

Let the lights do the decorating

You can enjoy the tree as it is, with the green foliage framing the changing colours. If you add ornaments, choose a few lightweight pieces and keep the fibre optic tips visible. Small reflective decorations can be effective, but a dense layer of large baubles would hide much of the feature that makes this tree different.

Other heights and decorative versions are available, including styles with extra shapes among the branches. This version has the simple green foliage and glowing star shown here. Use it indoors, and keep the adaptor and instructions together when packing it away. Folding the branches carefully and storing the stand with the tree will make the next Christmas setup much easier.