Five feet, 2.5 feet across

Five feet tall on a 2.5 foot spread. That is a compact footprint for a tree of this height, which is part of why fibre optic trees end up in halls, bedrooms and small flats rather than main living rooms.

449 tips and the fibres between them

The 449 PVC branch tips carry fibre optic strands threaded among them. Each strand ends in a tiny point of light and the whole set cycles through colour together, which is a softer and more even effect than a string of separate bulbs.

What it looks like lit

The colour moves through the whole tree at once rather than twinkling in places. In a dark room it reads as a shifting wash rather than as points of light, which is why these trees tend to be bought for atmosphere rather than for decorating heavily.

Two trees in one

Unlit it is a plain green spruce with no visible wiring, because the fibres disappear into the foliage. Lit it is entirely different. The manufacturer's own side by side is the fairest way to judge whether the daytime version suits the room as well as the evening one.

A compact footprint on an X-shaped foldable steel stand.

High quality PVC, strong enough to hold light ornaments.

Strands through the branches that change colour continuously.

The maker describes the adapter as UL listed and energy efficient.

Plastic caps on the steel legs to keep the floor unscratched.

Set the tree on the stand and spread the branches out by hand.

Ships from our Canadian or United States warehouse depending on where this item is stocked when you order. United States stock usually reaches Canada in 8 to 14 business days, with no customs charges or duties either way. Free shipping on orders over $150, a flat $18.90 below that, and tracking by email as soon as it leaves.

Return within 14 days of purchase, unused, in original condition and packaging.

Covered directly by the manufacturer under their warranty terms for material and manufacturing defects.

Found it cheaper at a Canadian retailer? Send us the link and we will match that price. It has to be the same item, in stock, sold and shipped inside Canada, and compared like for like on what comes in the box.

Five feet on a 2.5 foot base fits a hall, a bedroom or a studio flat. It also works as the children's tree in a house that already has a main one, because the colour does the entertaining.

A fibre optic tree is finished as it stands. Ornaments are optional and a heavy set of them hides the effect, so this suits anyone who wants the tree up in ten minutes and left alone.

What we stand behind

• The baubles, stars and gifts in the styled photographs are not included. The manufacturer marks this on its own images.
• The 5 ft by 2.5 ft dimensions and the 449 branch tip count are read from this SKU's own dimension drawing and feature panel.
• The written specification block on this listing gives 7 FT, 3 ft wide, 17 lbs and 820 tips. Those are the figures for the 7 ft version of this tree, not this one, so we have not used them. This SKU's own photographs are labelled 5FT and 449 tips.
• Ships from our Canadian or United States warehouse, free shipping over $150, and 14 day returns unused in the original packaging.

Is this really 5 ft? The specification says 7 ft.

It is 5 ft. The written specification block on this listing has been copied from the 7 ft version of the same tree and gives its height, width, weight and tip count. This SKU's own photographs are labelled 5FT by 2.5FT with 449 branch tips, and the product title says 5 ft. If you want that confirmed before ordering, ask us and we will check with the supplier.

How does a fibre optic tree work?

A light unit in the base feeds colour up thin plastic fibres threaded through the branches. Each fibre glows at its tip, so instead of bulbs on a string you get hundreds of small points that all change colour together.

Can I turn the colour change off?

The manufacturer does not publish any mode, remote or steady setting for this tree, so we cannot promise one. Treat it as a tree that cycles through colour whenever it is switched on.

Can I hang ornaments on it?

Yes, and the maker says the PVC branches are strong enough to carry them. Keep them few and light: a heavily decorated fibre optic tree loses the effect you bought it for.

Is it bright enough to be the only light?

No. Fibre optic light is diffuse and gentle rather than strong. It is an atmosphere tree, not a lamp.

What is the net weight?

Not published for the 5 ft size. The figure of 17 lbs in this listing's text belongs to the 7 ft version, so we will not quote it here.