French Days Trees

An artificial tree is chosen first by its height, then by its species. This selection brings together potted trees ranging from under one meter to over two, from olive to bamboo, by way of ficus, palm, lemon tree and cactus.

Height is measured against the ceiling

The tallest trees exceed two meters and need an open room: keep about twenty centimeters between the top leaf and the ceiling. Mid-size versions, around one and a half meters, slip behind a sofa or into a corner. Below one meter, the tree becomes a console piece.

Each species plays a role

Olive and lemon trees bring a Mediterranean silhouette, with fine, light foliage that lightens a wall. Ficus adds volume and a mass of green. Bamboo and palm bring verticality, useful in a hallway or a stairwell. Dracaena and cactus offer a graphic line, for a more understated interior.

The pot is not the final container

The tree arrives in a nursery pot, designed to hold the plant in place rather than for decoration. It slips into a planter chosen to suit the room, in ceramic, rattan or fiber cement. Allow two centimeters of clearance between the diameter of the pot and the inside of the planter.

Frequently asked questions

What height should I choose for a living room?

Start from your ceiling height and subtract about thirty centimeters. A two-meter tree fits very well in a typical living room, as long as it has a clear corner.

Do I need a planter?

In a living space, yes: the nursery pot plays no decorative role. Choose one slightly wider than the pot, and heavy enough to balance a tall tree whose weight is at the top.

How do you care for the foliage?

A feather duster or a dry cloth, passed over the top of the leaves, is enough. For a tall tree, a puff of cool air from a hair dryer dusts the branches without bending them out of shape.