When it comes to decorating for the holidays, one of the biggest decisions is whether to choose a real or artificial Christmas tree. The goal for many commercial spaces is to achieve festive decorations that look attractive and last through the season. With this in mind, there are pros and cons for both real and artificial trees that must be considered.
Real Christmas Trees
Natural beauty and aroma are two key advantages of choosing a real Christmas tree. Its scent adds an inviting atmosphere to any area, which is especially beneficial if used in retail or hospitality areas. Trees come in all shapes and sizes, so it’s possible to find one that fits your space perfectly. Furthermore, they’re relatively easy to install with minimal fuss.
However, one of the downsides of real trees is that they require more maintenance than their artificial counterparts. They will need regular watering throughout their life-span as well as periodic pruning of dead needles and branches. If you opt for a large tree, you’ll also have to consider how much floor space it occupies while it’s being displayed—and where you’ll store it after the holidays are over! And once your tree starts losing its needles, you’ll have to dispose of them properly (which can be a time consuming task).
Artificial Christmas Trees
One benefit of choosing an artificial tree is its longevity—it can be used year after year without needing replacements or additional purchases each season. This makes artificial trees cost-effective and better for the environment since there’s no waste involved when disposing of them at the end of each holiday season. Additionally, these trees don’t require water or maintenance like their live counterparts do; meaning less time spent on upkeep by staff members who are already busy with other duties during this time period. Furthermore, some artificial trees come pre-lit with LED lights; making assembly simpler as well as adding extra sparkle and ambience indoors!
On the negative side, many people feel that artificial trees cannot replicate the natural beauty of a live holiday tree—especially if they’re not realistic enough looking. Plus they take up more storage space when not being used due to their size and weight (compared to a living tree). And finally there’s always a debate about whether an artificial tree is safe around children and pets due to excess electricity usage from its LED lights (as opposed to those found in natural evergreens).
Overall when comparing real vs artificial Christmas trees for commercial spaces both options have their benefits and drawbacks—including cost effectiveness over several years versus ease of installation/maintenance required now (respectively). Ultimately which type you decide upon will depend on your budget constraints; desired look/feel; available floor space; storage capacity; safety concerns with children/pets present; environmental impact awareness (for disposal); time frame for installation & removal; etc…. In conclusion both types have something positive to offer customers this holiday season—whether visiting retail outlets or gathering in hospitality settings!
