Alpine, Vienna or Lapland? Three green Christmas trees at 2.1 m

If you have narrowed your search to a 2.1 m green artificial Christmas tree, three measurements will make it easier to choose between Alpine, Vienna and Lapland. Measure your ceiling where the tree will stand, the clearance around the lowest tier and the space you have for storage. All three trees measure 140 cm across the lowest tier and come in a box with a 120 cm side. Their branch-tip counts and packed weights give you a way to choose once you know the size works for your room.

Compare the three standard 210 cm trees

These figures apply to the standard green versions with moulded PE foliage and fixed branches. Open the 210 cm product page for the model you want, as dimensions vary with height and construction. The weights in the table include the packaging, which makes them useful for carrying the tree home and putting it into storage.

Alpine has 254 more branch tips than Vienna and 193 more than Lapland. Vienna is 1.9 kg lighter than Alpine and 2.5 kg lighter than Lapland when boxed. Alpine and Lapland have the same box dimensions, so one measurement tells you whether you have room to store either box.

Will a 140 cm tree fit beside your furniture?

Mark the point where the trunk will stand and measure out 70 cm from there towards the wall, furniture and walkway. Check that cupboard doors can still open and chairs can be pulled out. If the tree will stand next to a window, leave enough room to draw the curtains without brushing the branches. Measure again at the height of the lowest tier if nearby furniture narrows the available space above the floor.

With a 155 cm opening, a centred 140 cm tree leaves around 7.5 cm on each side. A large bauble hanging from an outer branch will take up some of that space. If you need room to walk past, measure that clearance separately. For a corner below a staircase or sloping ceiling, measure directly above the intended position. A ceiling measurement taken in the middle of the room may overstate the height you have.

A ceiling of 240 cm leaves roughly 30 cm above a 210 cm tree. With a 230 cm ceiling, the gap is around 20 cm. Measure how far the topper extends above the tip when attached and leave enough room to fit it. Check any ceiling light, beam or curtain rail near the tree's upper branches before you choose where it will stand.

Getting the box home and into storage

Vienna's box measures 30 × 30 × 120 cm. Alpine and Lapland come in 35 × 35 × 120 cm boxes. A 33 cm cupboard opening would leave a little room for the narrower Vienna box. Measure the height of the opening and the usable depth inside as well. Hinges, sliding doors and shelf lips can leave less room than the overall dimensions of the cupboard suggest.

The long side measures 120 cm on all three boxes. A narrow turn on a stair landing or a short hallway may be awkward even when the box fits through each doorway. Use a spare piece of cardboard 120 cm long to check the turn, or try carrying an empty box of a similar size. If you collect the tree by car, check both the opening of the boot and the space inside with the lid closed. The difference in packed weight is worth considering if you will carry the tree up several floors or lift it onto a high shelf.

How to compare the shape and foliage

Open the full-length photos of Alpine, Vienna and Lapland at the same height. Use shots from a similar angle and look for photos showing the branches fully spread. Look at the taper near the tip, the spacing between the middle tiers and the shape of the lowest tier. If the tree will sit beside a window or in the middle of a room, it helps to check a second angle where one is available.

The branch-tip count is a useful way to compare the amount of foliage. How full a tree looks also depends on the shape, angle and spacing of the branches. For large ornaments, look for areas where a bauble can hang freely. For strings of lights or ribbon, zoom out and compare the overall shape. Compare colour in similar lighting, as a warm indoor photograph and a daylight photograph can make the same shade look different.

Which model suits your priorities?

• Limited room to carry or store the box. Start with Vienna. It has the lightest and narrowest packaging of the three, and still has a 140 cm spread when assembled.
• More branch tips. Start with Alpine and its 1,026 branch tips. Use the photos to see whether the shape suits your room and decorations.
• You prefer Lapland's silhouette. Plan for a 35 × 35 × 120 cm box and a packed weight of 14.5 kg.

Frequently asked questions

Is one of these models narrower when assembled?

All three have a listed lower-tier diameter of 140 cm. If your space is tighter, check another size or range. The comparison of five 1.8 m green artificial trees is a good place to start, and you can confirm the width on each product page.

What should I check before placing an order?

Check the exact model, height, colour and construction, then confirm the crown width, box dimensions and packed weight. Refer to the selected product page for current prices and stock.