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How to Accent Trees With Outdoor Lighting


This article was co-authored by Lauren Kurtz. Lauren Kurtz is a Naturalist and Horticultural Specialist. Lauren has worked for Aurora, Colorado managing the Water-Wise Garden at Aurora Municipal Center for the Water Conservation Department. She earned a BA in Environmental and Sustainability Studies from Western Michigan University in 2014. This article has been viewed 64,170 times. To accent your trees, first decide whether you would like to add lighting to a few smaller trees or whether to make one tree a focal point. To create a focal point, position two or more lights a few feet away from the base of the tree to create crossbeams that highlight the tree. To accent several trees, use uplighting to emphasize the foliage or downlighting to emphasize the base of the tree. You can create silhouettes by positioning lights in front of a tree so it's shadow is cast against your home. For tips about choosing the right light bulbs and fixtures, keep reading!

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