Description
x7 FT Black Slim Pencil Pre-Lit Christmas Tree with 874 Tips, 250 Warm White LEDs and 8 Modes
Warm white bulbs against black foliage is a much stronger contrast than warm white on green, and that is the whole idea here. The tree is a slim pencil shape at 7 feet, with 874 tips, 250 pre-strung LEDs and eight modes on a controller fixed to the tree.
Black foliage874 branch tips250 warm white LEDs8 lighting modes
Ornaments that vanish into the tree
Green foliage swallows dark decorations
Against a green tree, deep reds, burgundy, navy and anything matte black disappear into the shadow between branches. You end up buying shiny gold and silver because those are the only colours that read from across a room.
A black background instead
Black foliage inverts that. Pale ornaments, orange, copper, clear glass and white ribbon all stand out sharply, and 250 warm white bulbs read as points of light rather than a wash. The manufacturer makes the same point about contrast in their own description.
Black trees get bought for two reasons: a modern room where green looks wrong, or a household that decorates for Halloween as thoroughly as for Christmas. This one covers both, and the slim pencil shape means it does not need a corner cleared to stand in.
How black and warm white read together
The one photograph on this listing shows exactly the effect you are buying. Each bulb reads as a separate point rather than blending into a glow, because there is no pale foliage behind it to bounce light around. The silhouette is a true pencil: tall, narrow and near vertical on the sides rather than tapering out into a cone. Underneath is an X shaped folding metal stand with the trunk seated straight into it.
What you get
874 branch tips
Counted by the manufacturer for the 7 ft model, dense enough to keep a narrow column looking solid.
250 warm white LEDs
Pre-strung on the branches, so there is nothing to test, untangle or wind on before you start.
Eight lighting modes
Steady through to sparkle and soft fade, set on a controller fixed to the tree itself.
Black fade resistant leaves
The manufacturer states the PVC is flame retardant, fade resistant, smell free and non-allergic.
Hinged, three sections
Branches drop into place as each of the three sections is raised, with no hooking on by hand.
Folding X metal base
Metal with protective foot pads and a pre-assembled screw, folding flat when the tree comes down.
Specifications
| Height | 7 ft |
|---|---|
| Shape | Slim pencil |
| Branch tips | 874 |
| Colour | Black |
| Lights | 250 warm white LEDs, factory fitted |
| Light modes | 8, on an integrated on-tree controller |
| Leaf material | PVC, stated flame retardant, fade resistant, smell free and non-allergic |
| Branch attachment | Hinged |
| Sections | 3 |
| Stand | Folding X shaped metal with protective foot pads and pre-assembled screw |
| Included | Gloves |
How it compares
What a black pencil tree changes. General category guidance, not lab testing.
| This black pencil tree | Green pencil tree | Black full profile tree | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ornament contrast | Pale and metallic colours stand out | Most colours read normally | Same contrast, more surface |
| Seasons used | Halloween and Christmas | Christmas | Halloween and Christmas |
| Floor width | Slim pencil footprint | Slim pencil footprint | Full profile |
| Lights | 250 warm white, fitted | Varies by model | Varies by model |
Shipping
Ships from our United States warehouse. Delivery to Canada usually takes 8 to 14 business days, with no customs charges or duties to pay on arrival. Free shipping on orders over $150, a flat $18.90 below that, and tracking by email as soon as it leaves.
Returns
Return within 14 days of purchase, unused, in original condition and packaging.
Warranty
Covered directly by the manufacturer under their warranty terms for material and manufacturing defects.
Price match
Found it cheaper at a Canadian retailer? Send us the link and we will match that price. It has to be the same item, in stock, sold and shipped inside Canada, and compared like for like on what comes in the box.
Who is this perfect for?
Modern and dark interiors
Against charcoal walls, dark panelling or exposed brick, a black tree looks deliberate where a green one looks borrowed.
Two season decorators
Orange and copper in October, white and gold in December. One tree, two looks, one thing to store.
Narrow rooms
A pencil silhouette gives seven feet of height without the floor space a full profile tree of the same height demands.
What we stand behind
- The 874 tip count and the 250 LED count come from the manufacturer's size ordered specification for the 7 ft model in a 7 and 8 ft pair.
- The eight modes, the three sections, the hinged branches and the folding metal base are all stated in the manufacturer's own description.
- This listing ships with one product photograph, so one photo section is shown rather than repeating the same image.
- Ships from our United States warehouse, free shipping over $150, and 14 day returns unused in the original packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Does a black tree really work at Christmas?
It changes which decorations look best rather than ruling Christmas out. Pale golds, silvers, clear glass, white ribbon and warm white light all gain contrast against black. Deep reds and burgundies, which disappear on a green tree, also read well. Matte black ornaments are the only thing to avoid.
What are the eight lighting modes?
The manufacturer describes them as running from steady illumination through sparkle to soft fading, set on a controller built into the tree. They do not publish the individual mode names for this model, so we have not invented a list.
How slim is it?
The manufacturer describes a refined pencil silhouette and the photograph shows near vertical sides rather than a cone, but no width figure is published for this SKU. Treat it as a pencil shape and measure the space you have rather than relying on a number we do not have.
Does it come with lights?
Yes, 250 warm white LEDs are pre-strung on the branches, so the tree lights from a single plug and there is no string to wind on. Gloves are included for spreading the tips.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
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