Measure your ceiling, take off room for the topper and a small gap, and that's your largest tree: under a ceiling of about 2.4m, a 6ft (180cm) tree is usually the right size, and a 7ft (210cm) tree needs a higher ceiling. Then check the width: a full 6ft tree in our range is 79cm to 134cm across, while a 6ft pencil tree is 50cm to 65cm.
Most people only measure the height. Width is what decides whether a tree fits beside the sofa or blocks the door.
How to measure for a Christmas tree
- Measure floor to ceiling where the tree will stand. Ceiling heights vary between homes, so don't guess.
- Take off the topper and a gap. Allow the height of your star or angel, plus 15cm to 20cm so the tree doesn't look jammed against the ceiling.
- Check whether the stand adds height. Read the product's listed height and remember the stand sits under the bottom branches.
- Measure the floor space. Width is the diameter at the widest (bottom) branches. Leave room to walk past and to open doors and drawers.
- Think about plugs. A pre-lit tree needs a socket within reach of its cable, or an extension lead you're happy to have on show.
Christmas trees compared by size
| Tree | Height | Width (diameter) | Lights | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Lit Tabletop Christmas Tree with Pine Cones | 60cm | 48cm | 35 LEDs | £25.95 |
| Pre-Lit 4ft Christmas Tree with Berries | 120cm | 65cm | 100 warm white LEDs | £33.95 |
| 5ft Christmas Tree with 1375 Tips | 150cm | 88cm | Unlit | £43.95 |
| 6ft Pencil Christmas Tree with 390 Tips | 180cm | 55cm | Unlit | £29.95 |
| 6ft Pre-Lit Christmas Tree with Pull-Down Branches | 180cm | 94cm | Warm white LEDs | £66.95 |
| 6ft Christmas Tree with 1814 Tips | 180cm | 99cm | Unlit | £62.95 |
| 7ft Pencil Christmas Tree with 499 Tips | 210cm | 60cm | Unlit | £35.95 |
| 7ft Christmas Tree with Hinged Branches | 210cm | 115cm | Unlit | £49.95 |
Prelit Tabletop Christmas Tree with 35 LED Lights and Pine Cones 60cm Green
Pre-Lit Christmas Tree with 100 Warm White LEDs and Berries 4ft Green
5ft Artificial Christmas Tree with 1375 Tips and Metal Stand in Green
6ft Pencil Christmas Tree with 390 Realistic Branch Tips and Stand in Green
6ft Pre-Lit Christmas Tree with Warm White LEDs and Pull-Down Branches
Artificial Christmas Tree with 1814 Tips and Metal Stand 6ft Green
Pencil Christmas Tree 7ft Unlit with 499 Branch Tips and Stand in Green
7ft Artificial Christmas Tree with Hinged Branches and 1100 Tips in Green
All 122 are in our Christmas trees range, from tabletop trees to 7.5ft, plus Christmas tree arches.
How to choose
A standard living room: a 6ft tree. If the room is big enough, choose a full tree. The 6ft tree with 1814 tips is 99cm across.
A narrow room, hallway or corner: a pencil tree. It's the same height as a full tree but about half the width: our 6ft pencil tree is 55cm across and the 7ft is 60cm. That fits beside a sofa or a radiator.
A high ceiling: a 7ft tree. The full 7ft tree with hinged branches is 115cm across, so it needs real floor space. The 7ft pencil tree gives you the height without the width.
A flat, a bay window or a child's room: a 4ft tree at 120cm high and 65cm across, or a 60cm tabletop tree on a sideboard or windowsill.
Lit or unlit: pre-lit trees have the lights already on the branches, so there are no strings to untangle each year. Unlit trees leave you free to use your own lights and colours. Our pre-lit trees carry a 1-year warranty; unlit trees carry 6 months.
Branch tips: more tips make a fuller tree at the same height. Compare tips between trees of the same size, such as 390 on the 6ft pencil tree and 1814 on the full 6ft tree.
Frequently asked questions
What size Christmas tree fits an 8ft ceiling? An 8ft ceiling is about 244cm. A 7ft (210cm) tree leaves around 34cm for the stand, topper and a gap, so it fits. With a tall topper, choose 6ft.
How wide is a 6ft Christmas tree? It depends on the shape. Our full 6ft trees are 79cm to 134cm across, and most are around 1m. Our 6ft pencil trees are 50cm to 65cm.
What is a pencil Christmas tree? A slim tree with a narrow profile. It's the same height as a standard tree but roughly half the width, so it suits small rooms, hallways and corners.
Is a 5ft tree big enough for a living room? In a smaller living room or a flat, yes. Our 5ft tree with 1375 tips is 150cm high and 88cm across, so it still looks full.
What's the smallest Christmas tree you sell? Tabletop trees from 60cm high. The pre-lit tabletop tree with pine cones is 48cm across and fits on a sideboard.
