Christmas lights are the most irresistible element of the holiday season, and the fascination goes way back to New York in 1882 – when the first Christmas tree illuminated by electric lights was introduced. Nearly 150 years later at Petitti Garden Centers, it’s still about those lights! That’s why we customize our pre-lit collections for six different light types, offering countless options within each. And for those who prefer to string their own lights, we also offer unlit.
The Petitti Guide to
Tree Light Types
our newest, most dynamic pre-lit trees
"rgbw" led lights
NEW for 2024, Petitti RGBW lights are available on select Petitti Life-Like Tree collections including Glittery Pine, Blue Noble Fir, Green Noble Fir, and Winterberry Pine Urn.
RGBW lights combine red, green, blue, and white LEDs that can be controlled individually or in combination to create a broad spectrum of colors and effects. A remote comes with each tree, allowing you to leverage 8 colors (red, green, blue, yellow, teal, purple, amber, warm white) to switch through 54 pre-set functions including everything from vibrant, colorful displays to soft, elegant white lighting. Effects range from dynamic options like Snowfall, Carousel, Shooting Star, and Starry Night to the classic Steady On.
As if the riveting display isn’t enough, RGBW lights last longer than traditional lights. They’re resistant to breakage, they consume less energy, and they stay cool to the touch. Preview the captivating functions of RGBW trees to see just how unique these trees really are.
To help manage energy consumption, a convenient timer function on the remote offers the choice of 4 hours on (20 hours off) or 8 hours on (16 hours off). The remote also includes a Speed button for increasing/slowing the speed of color change.
Experience RGBW-lit trees in person at any of our 10 locations in Northeast Ohio.
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starlights™
Micro-LEDs for the most lights!
Trees designed with Petitti Starlights feature 4x the volume of lights compared to any other tree. The ultra-brilliant, energy-efficient, Micro-LED lights with elongated bases produce color schemes in warm white, classic multicolor, and pastel multicolor. A simple foot pedal allows you to switch between these colors in 10 different ways with functions like Steady On, Soft Twinkle, Slow Transition, Quick Transition, Glow & Fade, and Blinking.
Available on our most popular Petitti Life-Like Tree collections including Glittery Pine, Blue Noble Fir, Green Noble Fir, and Snowy Pine, on smaller trees all the way up to our grandest trees sized at 12 feet tall.
About StarlightsDual Color LED
If you like the look & shape of incandescent lights, and want the long-lasting durability and energy savings of LEDs, but need some flexibility in color, Dual-Color LED lights are another great option available on the vast majority of Petitti Life-Like Trees.
Dual-Color LEDs can switch between two different colors — warm white and multicolor — using just the one strand! This versatility allows you to alternate between a classic, elegant white glow and a more vibrant, playful display. These lights also offer 10 functions for varying effects.
diamond cap LED
Diamond-cap light bulbs feature a faceted cover that takes the shape of a diamond. The cap helps disperse and refract light, ultimately creating a sparkling effect. It also enhances the brightness and clarity of the light, making it appear even more vibrant and eye-catching. From a bulb protection standpoint, the caps are made of durable plastic, sheltering the LEDs from damage. Look for Diamond Cap LEDs on select sizes of Glittery Pine with either multicolor or warm white light strands.
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A popular choice for decades, and with good reason, light emitting diode lights (LED lights) are available in warm white on a limited selection of specialty life-like trees including small tabletop trees and entryway trees.
Lighting up the holidays since the late 1990s, LEDs look similar to traditional incandescent lights but consume far less energy, making them an eco-friendly option. Because they’re sturdier than the more fragile, glass incandescent bulbs, LEDs can also last for years without needing replacement. What’s more, they are a safe option, even when in use for hours, because they emit very little heat.
incandescent
Even with all the technological advancements in Christmas lights, some people still love the aesthetic of incandescent lights. Incandescents are fabricated using the traditional glass bulb and filament, throwing off a softer tone. As such, they’re often prized for creating a nostalgic, warm, and natural glow, which many identify as being cozier than modern lights.
If your ornaments and holiday décor align with vintage or classic themes, and you take a more subtle approach to tree lighting, incandescent lights are a nice way to go. Available on a limited basis in either clear or multicolor strands on the Traditional, Prestige, and Grande Central tree collections this season.
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Last but certainly not least! For those who prefer a tree that’s au naturel, we offer select sizes of Blue Noble Fir, Green Noble Fir, and Fraser Fir completely unlit. Consider these trees a blank canvas, and use your artist’s palette of ornaments, décor, floral picks, lights, and more to bring it to life!
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Power Connect™
Tree Toppers
NEW this season at Petitti Garden Centers, a selection of light-up tree toppers is available to purchase for your life-like Christmas tree! Our toppers are designed with Power Connect™ technology, a built-in, pole-to-pole electrical connection that allows you to simply pop the topper onto the tree, and watch it automatically light up — no wire and plug-in hassles!
the magic of lighting
Customers appreciate that our life-like Christmas trees are stunningly real, inspired by the most beautiful evergreen varieties found in nature. Still, it’s the lights that really make the individual experience. Along with our 6 styles of lighting we offer over 12 different collections of unique, life-like Christmas trees including Blue Noble Fir, Green Noble Fir, Glittery Pine, Fraser Fir, Snowy Pine, and more!
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