Best Lights for Wrapping Palm Tree Trunks

[kbuhagiar]

Hello folks,

We have just installed new landscape lighting on our property. One of the last items on the list is somewhat whimsical; wrapping the trunks of two palm trees in our back yard. I've seen this done at various locations with either traditional individual mini-lights or rope lights. I realize that the lights have to be rated for outdoor use, and preferably something above consumer grade that will last for at least a few years. Looking for recommendations on what would be best, and perhaps what would last the longest? Thanks in advance.

 

[kbuhagiar]

Oh, and the palm trees are right next to the garage.

 

[mrVanagon]

Hello folks,

We have just installed new landscape lighting on our property. One of the last items on the list is somewhat whimsical; wrapping the trunks of two palm trees in our back yard. I've seen this done at various locations with either traditional individual mini-lights or rope lights. I realize that the lights have to be rated for outdoor use, and preferably something above consumer grade that will last for at least a few years. Looking for recommendations on what would be best, and perhaps what would last the longest? Thanks in advance.

RGBW Rope Light (16ft)

Material Durable, UV-resistant silicone Light Source Integrated RGBW LED (dimmable) Mounting Brackets & hardware included...

www.voltlighting.com

I have not used these around tree trunks but I have used them under a lip on a raised patio. They require a transformer, can be made to change color and have a 1-year warranty. The install I did has been working outside for 2 years so far with no issues. Pro-level materials, priced accordingly.

 

[kbuhagiar]

I am partial to the Volt products, that what we used exclusively. I just wish it came in a longer length.

 

[gleman]

I do my palms every Christmas with regular Christmas lights.

What are you looking for?

RGB or automated or something else?

 

[kbuhagiar]

I do my palms every Christmas with regular Christmas lights.

What are you looking for?

RGB or automated or something else?

Plain white lights, no automation nor RBG needed.
These will be permanent, so they have to be outdoor-rated and/or commercial grade.

 

[Dig Doug]

I do mine with Christmas Lights and I only go up to 12 - 15 feet & use soft white - bright white is a Cold Light & wife does like it
I have 20 + queen palms only light up a few

they have different styles of lights

tree trunk ( think long skiny net lights )

regular - need to wrap the trunks w/ a long string

net lights - usually 4x6 - need to pay attention to to the plug connectors you would like the connectors along the 6 ft side one plug on the top & bottom of the wrap. ( wrap the tree 6 ft tall and 4 ft around the tree trunk - the other way would be 4 ft tall and 6 ft wrap ( 6 ft wrap is to long and have excessive wrap )

just buy a few extra sets to have on hand - Christmas stuff will be out for sale in the next week or 2 !
so keep an eye for it

lol

I also wrap around the back yard fence so I can see when I take the dogs out at night and they stay lit up until 9:30-10

I use a cheap photo cell outlet timer from depot to control on/off and timer

my tall palms lasted about a 15 months - They get abused when I trim the palms I use a Boom lift !
but
my frt porch pigmy date palms are coming up on 2 or 3 years this Christmas !


Howdy from a Fellow Escondido-ian

Pigmy Date Palms