How many ornaments do I need for a 7.5 foot tree?
| Tree Height | Light Coverage | Heavy Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| 6.5 feet | 70 pieces | 105 pieces |
| 7.5 feet | 105 pieces | 140 pieces |
| 9-10 feet | 175 pieces | 210 pieces |
For trees under 9 feet, we would recommend using 10-15 standard size ornaments per foot. If your tree is 9 feet or taller, we recommend 12-20 ornaments per foot.
For example a 7.5' tall tree will have a base diameter of under 3.75'.
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Add ribbon before ornaments
Begin your tree decorating by adding lights and then the ribbon. Ornaments should always go on last. If you attempt to add ribbon after hanging ornaments, you run the risk of breaking ornaments as you style your tree. Now it's time to grab your scissors and start ribboning.
Step 1: Hang Your Christmas Tree Lights
The first step in how to decorate a Christmas tree is adding the lights. Tree lights typically come on green or white wire strands, though you can also find black variations now, which are perfect if you happen to have a black Christmas tree.
| Tree Height | Number of Ornaments |
|---|---|
| 8′ | 80 ornaments |
| 9′ | 90 ornaments |
| 10′ | 120 – 160 ornaments |
| 12′ | 144 – 192 ornaments |
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Live trees 7.5' and higher can use a 56" tree skirt if the tree stand is large in size as well. 48" is great for 7.5' Christmas trees. 42" - 48" are ideal for 4.5' - 6.5' trees.
How heavy is a 7.5 ft Christmas tree?
Standard: Standard Christmas trees are the most common size and range from 7'–7.5' tall, fitting nicely in most homes with ceilings of about 9'. Standard Christmas trees offer plenty of space for decorating without requiring the use of a ladder or too much reaching.
Ornaments should hang freely, (not resting on branches) evenly spaced around the Christmas tree to create a balanced look. Another thing to consider in achieving a balanced look is the selection of your Christmas ornaments.
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Angels, they far outweigh all other Christmas tree toppers.
In our experience the average ornament size used by residential customers is between 3 and 4 inches, so our Christmas Ornament Calculator™ result is based on an average ornament size of 3.5 inches.
