An illuminated tree turns the garden into a romantic highlight, even on dreary winter days. By carefully placing the lighting elements, you can enjoy a very special garden atmosphere when looking out of the house. In this article you will find out what is important if you want to illuminate trees.
How do I properly illuminate a tree in the garden?
To illuminate a tree effectively, use warm white spotlights (at least 3000 Kelvin) and pay attention to the correct protection class. Adjust lighting based on soil conditions, tree size and leaf density for optimal results.
Set the scene for the tree
Shine targeted light at a tree, highlight it as a highlight and direct the eye in a targeted manner. Spotlights or spotlights are particularly suitable for this. They should have a warm white color not below 3000 Kelvin.
Make sure that the lights for outdoor use have a sufficient protection class:
- Spots embedded in the ground that illuminate the tree should have at least protection class IP 67.
- Also make sure that all other electrical components have the appropriate protection class.
Adjust spots to the ground conditions
Not every spotlight is suitable for every garden, as local requirements vary. Before you purchase and install the garden lighting, check:
- How strongly the soil is compacted by the roots.
- How tall and how wide the tree is that is to be illuminated.
- How dense the leaves and needles are.
- Whether the tree trunk is free or whether, for example, there is ivy growing around it.
What options are there for lighting a tree?
- Surface-mounted spotlights (€39.00 on Amazon) are very popular, with which even large trees can be effectively highlighted.
- Ground spike spotlights are quite inexpensive and easy to install. They are available in many versions.
- Spots can also be attached directly to the trunk using a tree-friendly fastening system so that the crown is indirectly illuminated.
- Natural stone lights in which the spotlight is embedded are less noticeable during the day. – Stainless steel recessed ground spotlights go very well with modern, clearly designed gardens. These can be specifically aimed at certain parts of the tree.
- Spotlights with cable and plug are ideal if you are looking for flexible tree lighting that is only installed at a certain time of year, for example.
Tip
If you want to illuminate a tree, you should make sure that your neighbors are not disturbed by the nighttime light source. Never point spotlights directly at bedroom or living room windows. Coordinate the lighting with the residents, because unwanted light emissions often cause disputes between neighbors, which permanently poison the living environment.
