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How many lights for a 6-7ft tree?

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EdinaMonsoon · 10/12/2019 15:34

As per title of thread 😊

I want a generous amount of twinkling light but not so much that it overpowers the ornaments.

Thanks!

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Jammiebammie · 10/12/2019 15:43

I think the rule of thumb (if there is such a thing) is around 100 lights per foot and a half. Use 100 lights per 2 feet if you want them spaced out more or 100 per foot if you want really twinkly.

Nearlyadoctor · 10/12/2019 17:07

We have 400 on a 6.5ft tree and it’s ample- that’s what was recommended at the garden centre for 6-7ft trees. ( Bought an artificial one this year, never really taken any notice how many previously )
Previously we’d only only had 200 and it was never enough really although looked ok

CupCupGoose · 10/12/2019 17:46

I have 240 on a 7ft tree. But I only do the front of the tree, I don't wrap them around the whole thing if that makes sense? My tree is in a corner so it doesn't look weird.

NotJust3SmallWords · 10/12/2019 17:49

We have 400 for a 6/7 foot tree and I think that's enough

EdinaMonsoon · 10/12/2019 18:04

Brilliant. Thanks everyone. Super helpful. I was worried that I would end up with a floodlit tree 😂 When all I wanted was twinkling! It’s a real tree but lots of dense branches v close together.

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SolemnlySwear2010 · 11/12/2019 15:44

We have used 700 on our 6ft real tree and it looks fab. We used about 300 just on the bottom 1/4 as its so large and we had to do it in layers so there were lights right in at the trunk of the tree.

mummyof2boys30 · 11/12/2019 15:57

We have 2000 on ours lol tho only wee led ones

How many lights for a 6-7ft tree?
Justabadwife · 11/12/2019 16:02

I have 720 on a 5.5ft. It doesnt look like there is too many, but they are wrapped around each branch, I'm going to hate myself when I have to take them off 🙈

BakewellGin1 · 11/12/2019 22:08

I have 1000 on one string for a 7ft tree and love it

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