Vivo Technologies full green outdoor Christmas tree (7ft)

Description

For a display with a little more presence, this 7ft Vivo Technologies tree offers a broad green canvas for your Christmas decorations. Its lower branches spread to approximately 125cm, giving the tree a substantial outline that suits a roomy porch, a sheltered courtyard feature or a generous indoor corner.

There are 1,432 branch tips to arrange, with three hinged sections and a folding metal stand. The tree is supplied unlit, so you can choose the colour and style of lighting to match the rest of your decorations. Baubles, ribbons and lights shown in styled displays are separate.

A full shape needs a little preparation

The PVC foliage is packed closely for transport. Once the trunk sections are joined, work from the lowest layer upwards, spreading the main branches and then separating the smaller tips. Turn some slightly up and others sideways to avoid flat layers that look like shelves.

Customers often describe a pleasingly full result after shaping, and buyers of the 7ft version have praised its size and the freedom it gives them to decorate. The generous tip count does mean this stage takes time. One owner also encountered a loose branch, so check the sections as you unpack rather than leaving assembly until the last moment before visitors arrive.

Give the width as much thought as the height

At around 210cm tall, the tree creates an eye-catching focal point, but its 125cm spread needs a proper footprint. Measure the available floor or ground space, including the stand, and leave room to reach the back if you plan to decorate all the way around.

A broad tree can carry a mix of ornament sizes. Try larger decorations deeper in the branches and lighter pieces towards the tips. If it is viewed mainly from a path or doorway, repeat a few bold colours so the design reads clearly from a distance rather than disappearing into lots of tiny details.

Plan an outdoor display from the ground up

Choose a stable, level position and secure the tree appropriately, especially where a breeze can reach its wide outline. For outdoor lighting, use a separate set rated for that purpose and follow its instructions for cables and power connections. Keep the route through an entrance clear and avoid placing trailing wires across a step.

After the season, remove the decorations before folding the branches back towards the trunk. The three sections and folding base make it easier to put the tree away without needing to store a full-height shape. Let everything dry before packing, and keep the fixings with the stand. Other heights are available in the same range if you like the style but need a different footprint.