Full and bushy or slightly more open and natural-looking?
We put two of our favourites side by side: the Koster Pine and the Colorado Pine.
Here’s how to decide which one is right for you.
Choose the Koster if you love a full, traditional Christmas tree
The Koster is all about fullness.
It has dense, bushy branches with two-tone green PVC foliage, giving it that classic Christmas tree shape that looks full from top to bottom.
It’s a lovely choice if your idea of the perfect Christmas tree is big, traditional and packed with lights and decorations.
Because the foliage is so dense, the Koster also looks great before you’ve added very much to it. Fluff out the branches properly and you’ve already got a full festive centrepiece ready to decorate.
You might prefer the Koster if you love:
- A full, bushy Christmas tree
- A traditional festive look
- Lots of foliage
- A tree that makes an impact in its own right
Choose the Colorado if you prefer a more natural look
The Colorado has a more open feel.
Its mix of PE and PVC needles adds natural-looking texture and depth, while the extra space between the branches gives it a less dense appearance than the Koster.
And that space is really useful when it’s time to decorate.
Your favourite baubles, bows and hanging decorations have more room to sit between the branches and stand out, rather than getting lost in the foliage.
You might prefer the Colorado if you love:
- A more natural-looking artificial tree
- Visible space between the branches
- Statement baubles and larger decorations
- A slightly more contemporary style
What’s the difference between the Koster and Colorado?
The simplest answer?
Koster: full, bushy and traditional.
Colorado: open, natural-looking and great for showing off decorations.
If you’re someone who wants as much foliage as possible, we’d point you towards the Koster.
If the decorating is your favourite part of putting up the tree and you’ve got special baubles you really want to see, the Colorado gives you a little more space to work with.
What sizes do they come in?
Both trees are available in sizes from 4ft right up to 12ft, so whether you’re looking for a Christmas tree for the living room or something much bigger for a workplace, hotel or venue, there are plenty of options.
You can also choose pre-lit Koster and Colorado trees in selected sizes if you’d rather have your warm white lights already arranged through the branches.
One tip whichever tree you choose: don’t skip the fluffing.
Artificial trees are packed tightly for storage and delivery, so taking a little time to open out and shape each branch will make a huge difference to how full and natural your tree looks.