Cost of Wrapping Trees in Christmas Lights
Large trees: $500 to $1500 depending on light quality and installation complexity.
Small trees and shrubs: $10 to $20
20-foot palm tree trunk: $75 without frond lights
Ligustrum hedge: $150 to $200
100 mini or 50 C7 lights per vertical foot for live trees
Halve for thin trees, double for a brighter tree
LED Lights and Installation
LED lights: energy-efficient and long-lasting
Professional installation for time or complexity issues
Consider extension cords, surge protectors
Solar-powered lights are eco-friendly
Pre-balled light sets save time
Cost of Having Christmas Tree Lights On
Small house: $250
Large house: $1,800
Based on square footage:
- < 2,000 sq ft: $250-$500
- 2,000-4,000 sq ft: $500-$1,000
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4,000 sq ft: $1,000-$1,800
How Long is a 100 Light String of Christmas Lights?
To calculate costs:
- Get wattage and energy rate per kWh from the latest bill
- LEDs have lower wattage
- Divide wattage by 1,000 for kilowatt-hours (kWh)
- Multiply kWh by rate per kWh for running cost
- Hourly cost for 5-watt lights at $0.10 per kWh: $0.0005