Description
This pre-lit artificial Christmas tree is our Whistler Fir, a full, generous fir with long, layered branches and pale, frosted-look needles that make it look like a tree brought in from a snowy hillside. The lights are already on the branches, spread from the lowest tier right up to the tip, so it glows evenly from every side once it is switched on. It comes in three sizes, 5ft, 6ft and 7ft, and each has its own width: the 5ft tree is 1.24m wide, the 6ft tree 1.44m wide and the 7ft tree 1.60m wide.
That width matters when choosing. The 5ft tree sits happily in a living room corner or beside a fireplace without crowding the furniture. The 7ft tree suits a high ceiling, a wide hallway or an open-plan room where it can be seen from across the space. We find the 6ft tree, between the two, a sensible choice for most family sitting rooms. Its pale branches work with a wintry scheme of silver, white and glass, and they look just as good with warm reds, golds and natural wooden ornaments, so it fits whatever decorations you already own.
Because the lights come already fitted, there is no untangling strings each December: you spread out the branches, then add your baubles, ribbon and topper. Take a little time to tease each tip outward when you first set it up, working from the bottom tier upwards, and the tree fills out beautifully. Between seasons, dust it gently with a soft dry cloth and store it somewhere cool and dry. For a finishing touch, gather wrapped presents around the base and let the glow do the rest. It makes a welcoming centre for Christmas at home.
Specification
| Width |
5ft: 1.24m / 6ft: 1.44m / 7ft: 1.60m |
Frequently Asked
What sizes does the Whistler Fir tree come in?
It comes in three sizes: 5ft, 6ft and 7ft. The 5ft tree is 1.24m wide, the 6ft tree is 1.44m wide and the 7ft tree is 1.60m wide.
Are the lights already on the tree?
Yes. It is a pre-lit tree, so the lights come already fitted through the branches from the base to the tip, with no separate strings to wind on.
Which size will suit my room?
Measure your floor space first, because the three sizes are 1.24m, 1.44m and 1.60m wide. The 5ft tree suits a smaller living room or a corner. The 7ft tree needs a high ceiling and room to spread.
What do the branches look like?
The Whistler Fir has full, layered branches with pale, frosted-look needles. This gives it a wintry feel that suits silver and white decorations as well as warm reds and golds.
Is it a real tree?
No, it is an artificial Christmas tree. It needs no watering, and you can pack it away after the festive season and bring it out again the following year.
How should I look after it?
Dust the branches gently with a soft dry cloth between seasons, and store the tree somewhere cool and dry until Christmas comes round again.