Christmas tree types, from pre-lit to fibre optic

A traditional unlit tree is worth choosing if decorating together is part of your family's Christmas tradition, because adding lights and ornaments together is half the fun of setting it up. Go with a pre-lit or fibre optic tree instead if you'd rather skip the effort altogether: both give you a glowing tree within minutes without buying, storing or adding a single extra decoration.

Fibre optic trees are especially handy for apartments or smaller households with limited storage, as the colour-changing tips do the styling work on their own and there's nothing extra to pack away each January. Whichever style suits your household, an artificial tree also means no watering, no needle drop and no fire risk from a drying trunk over the weeks leading into Christmas Day.

If you'd rather skip the setup altogether, browse our pre-lit Christmas trees for a tree that's ready to glow the moment it's unboxed.

Slim, small, medium, large and oversized Christmas tree sizes to shop by

Start by measuring your ceiling height and the floor space you have in mind, as it’s what decides whether a slim, small, medium, large or oversized tree is the right fit. A small tree is the practical choice for an apartment corner or anywhere that floor space and storage are both tight, while a slim tree can give you the height of a full-size tree without eating into a narrow hallway or living room corner.

If Christmas is the main event in your home, an open-plan living area or foyer with higher ceilings calls for a medium, large or oversized tree, as a bigger silhouette reads as the centrepiece. Remember to scale your tree to your room, not just the ceiling. The right fit makes decorating easier and keeps your space open and comfortable to walk around.

Once the season wraps up, pack everything away with our Christmas tree & decoration storage to keep it in shape for next year.

Pair your tree with toppers, skirts, tree decorations and fairy lights

Finish your tree with a topper, whether that's a classic star, a bow or an angel, added as the last step once the rest of the decorating is done together as a family. Add a tree skirt to hide the base and to give the space under the tree a finished look for presents on Christmas morning. Thread fairy lights through the branches for extra sparkle beyond what's built into a pre-lit tree, especially around the trunk and inner branches where built-in lights sometimes don't reach.

Complete the look with our Christmas tree toppers, tree skirts and Christmas tree decorations, all sized to work with trees of every height.

Frequently asked questions

What size Christmas tree do I need for an average living room?

A tree around 1.8 to 2.1 metres tall suits most living rooms with standard 2.4 metre ceilings. Leave at least 30cm of clearance above the tree so the topper doesn't touch the ceiling.

What's the difference between a pre-lit and fibre optic Christmas tree?

A pre-lit tree has standard fairy lights fixed to the branches. A fibre optic tree uses light-conducting fibres built into the tip of each branch, so the colour comes from the tips themselves rather than separate globes.

How long do artificial Christmas trees typically last?

Most artificial Christmas trees last many years with regular seasonal use. Storing it flat or upright in a dedicated box helps the branches keep their shape for longer.

Is a real or artificial Christmas tree better for allergies?

Artificial trees don't shed pollen or sap, which makes them the lower-irritant option for hay fever sufferers.