Prelit Christmas Trees

Light colours and counts on pre-lit Christmas trees

Choose warm white if you want the classic candlelit look people picture at Christmas, or opt for multicoloured for a brighter, more playful finish that suits a family tree with young kids. Whichever tone you pick, the biggest selling point of a pre-lit tree is skipping the yearly job of untangling and restringing last year's lights, so you can go straight to decorating instead.

For decorating from scratch instead, our full Christmas trees range covers unlit and traditional styles too.

Pre-lit trees in slim and small sizes

If you're renting or working with a smaller space, a slim pre-lit tree keeps the branch spread narrow while still reaching a standard height, so it works well against a wall or in a hallway where a full round base would stick out too far. A small pre-lit tree scales the whole shape down instead, making it the better choice for a tabletop, side table or apartment where floor space and storage are both limited.

Both sizes carry the same lit-branch technology as the larger trees, just fitted to a smaller frame, so you're not giving up the built-in lighting to save space. They're also easier for one person to carry, set up and pack away without help, which matters if you're decorating solo or don't have anywhere big to store a large box.

If space is the main constraint, compare our Slim Christmas Trees and Small Christmas Trees to find the better fit for your room.

Colour options and matching decorations for a pre-lit tree

Stick with a traditional green if you want a classic base that works with decorations you may already own, or choose a white pre-lit tree if you're after a brighter, more modern look for entertaining guests over the season. The built-in lights read differently depending on the tree colour, since a white tree bounces more light back out through the branches than a dense green one does.

If you're decorating around a colour scheme for your whole home, choosing your tree colour first makes it easier to pick baubles, toppers and skirts that complement it rather than compete with it. Whichever colour you go with, leave a small clearance around the base for the power cord and any transformer box that comes with the tree.

For the lighter finish, shop our white Christmas trees, or browse Christmas tree decorations to build out the rest of the look.

Frequently asked questions

How many lights does a pre-lit Christmas tree usually have?

A 1.5 metre pre-lit tree typically has 300 or more. A 2.4 metre tree can typically have over 500.

Can I add more lights to a pre-lit Christmas tree?

Yes, you can add a separate string of fairy lights over the existing branches for extra brightness.

What happens if one section of lights stops working?

Most pre-lit trees are wired in individual branch sections, so a fault usually affects only that section. Check the fuse in the plug first, as a blown fuse is the most common cause of a dead section.

Are pre-lit Christmas trees safe to leave on overnight?

Pre-lit trees sold in Australia are wired to run cool enough for extended use. It's still safer to turn the lights off before bed, and to unplug the tree entirely if you're leaving the house.

Does Temple & Webster ship pre-lit Christmas trees assembled?

Pre-lit trees generally ship in sections that click together, not fully assembled.