Question 1

1. How Many Lumens Do I Need To Uplight A Tree?

Accepted Answer

The lumens required will depend on the tree's height in your yard. For a small tree (6 - 10 ft), you can use uplights between 80 - 120 lumens. These are the least powerful lights available in the market and will work well with bushes and shrubs.

For a medium-sized tree ( 15 - 20 ft), you can use uplights as powerful as 140 - 180 lumens. For large trees (33 - 45 ft), you can use lights with 140 - 180 lumens. And finally, for tall trees (50 - 80 ft), you can use solar light with more than 350 lumens.

Question 2

2. What is The Best Way To Light Up A Tree?

Accepted Answer

Another factor you need to consider besides lumens is the light's beam spread. An average tree requires a bulb with 10 - 15 beam spreads.

Larger trees will not only require a bulb to have more beam spreads, but you also need more bulbs to light up the tree from all sides. Some people choose to combine beam spread to highlight more features of the tree.

Question 3

3. Where Should Tree Uplights Be Placed?

Accepted Answer

The uplights need to be placed at the bottom of the tree (besides the tree trunks) and should be pointed upwards towards the branches, leaves, and blooms of the trees.

Ensure that the fixture is inconspicuous and that the whole tree is highlighted. Prominent or noticeable fixtures can draw viewers' attention away from the tree.

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