Green or flocked
It is a matter of taste only until you look at the wall the tree will stand against.
A crown reads against what is behind it. On a light wall a green tree has a crisp silhouette while a flocked one partly merges with the background. On a dark wall it is the reverse: green disappears, flocked glows.
In short
| Your room | What to choose |
|---|---|
| Light walls | green — stands out more |
| Dark walls or dark furniture | flocked — adds light |
| One window, little daylight | flocked |
| Warm yellow light in the evenings | green — warm light gives it depth |
| Lots of glass, metal, cool tones | flocked |
| Not sure | green goes with almost everything |
What “flocked” means here
It is the same cast needle as on the classic models, with a white coating on the tips. It does not shed or stick to your hands — unlike spray flocking, which comes off on your palms at the first touch.
Everything else is independent of colour: the same 100% virgin SABIC polyethylene (the Netherlands) and cast needles that don’t shed. Weight is set by the model, not the shade: the most popular height, 2.1 m, weighs 18–21 kg depending on the model.
A quick check at home
- Photograph the spot where the tree will stand in the evening, under the light you use over the holidays
- Hold something dark green and something white against the wall — a towel, a jumper, a sheet of paper — and take another photo
- Look at the photo from a distance: whichever reads more clearly there will read more clearly in the room
- Mind the floor too: on a very pale floor a snow-tipped crown and a tree skirt can merge into one patch
Light and fairy lights
Warm lights on a green crown add depth: the glow sinks between the branches and the tree looks fuller. On a snow-tipped crown the same light bounces off the white tips, so the tree glows more evenly and brightly.
Cool white lights on a snow-tipped tree can look a little harsh. If you like cool light, use less of it or mix it with warm.
Ornaments for each option
One more practical point: a flocked crown suits cool-toned and clear ornaments; a green one suits red, gold and warm tones.
| What | Green | Flocked |
|---|---|---|
| Ornament colours | red, gold, warm tones | silver, white, clear, pale blue |
| Garland | warm white or amber | warm white, in moderation |
| Ribbons and bows | velvet, red, dark green | satin, ivory, silver thread |
| Mood | classic, “like when you were a child” | wintry, quiet, bright |
Care and storage
A green tree can be wiped with a barely damp cloth. A snow-tipped one is best cleaned with a dry soft brush, without rubbing the tips. Both are packed the same way: tier by tier into their own box, without twisting the branches.
Common mistakes when choosing
- Choosing from the catalogue photo rather than your own wall — the background in the picture is not yours
- Putting a snow-tipped tree in a room where everything is already white — walls, floor, furniture: the silhouette disappears
- Putting a green tree in a dark corner and relying on the lights alone — in daytime it barely shows there
- Buying ornaments before the tree: settle on the crown first, then on the palette
By a window and in photos
A tree by a window is seen against the light in the daytime, and its silhouette darkens. A snow-tipped one keeps its light tips there, while a green one reads almost as a dark shape — though in the evening, with the lights on, it looks its richest.
In real life the white of a snow-tipped crown depends on the light in your room: softer under warm evening light, cleaner by day. Catalogue photos are taken against a neutral background, so your own photo of the wall is the best guide.
Colour and height
Height doesn’t depend on colour: the rule is the same — take 20 cm off the ceiling height. The catalogue runs from 0.6 to 4 m, and the most popular height is 2.1 m.
Which to choose if it is your only tree, for years?
Green. It is more neutral, changes character more easily with ornaments and will suit a new interior if you move or redecorate. Choose snow-tipped when you know exactly the room and light you are buying it for.
Can you have a green and a snow-tipped tree in one home?
Yes: for example, a green tree in the living room as the main one and a smaller snow-tipped tree in the bedroom or hallway. The key is one crown per room with its own ornament palette — then two colours look intentional rather than accidental.
Will a snow-tipped tree feel dated after a few seasons?
White tips are a classic winter look, not a one-season whim. The character of a snow-tipped tree is easy to change with ornaments: silver makes it cooler, warm lights and wood make it cosier. The warranty is the same for both — 5 years.
A wreath to match the tree
If there will be a wreath on the door or over the fireplace, it helps to match it: snow-tipped with a snow-tipped tree, green with green. Then the home reads as one story rather than several separate purchases.