Warm White Lights, RGB, or Custom Color? Lighting Options for Tower Trees. During the holiday season, every decision you make about your commercial display matters, especially lighting. Whether you’re illuminating a city plaza, outfitting a bustling shopping center, or creating an unforgettable experience in a light park, your centerpiece should shine bright, stand tall, and bring people together.
That’s where Commercial Tower Trees come in. These towering, symmetrical structures don’t just create vertical presence, they offer unmatched opportunities to showcase lighting technology that captures attention and inspires joy. Whether you prefer classic warm white lights, dynamic RGB color, or a fully custom palette, your lighting choices have a direct impact on engagement, traffic, and your brand image.
At Creative Displays, we specialize in designing and manufacturing Giant Tower Trees that blend visual spectacle with lasting durability. Made in the USA, built to withstand weather, and fully customizable, our tower trees are trusted by cities, businesses, and planners nationwide.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the best lighting options for tower trees, and how each can help you increase foot traffic and spread holiday cheer.
What Are Commercial Tower Trees?
Let’s start with the basics.
Commercial Tower Trees are large-scale Christmas trees engineered for visual prominence in public and commercial spaces. Ranging from 12 to 40 feet (and taller upon request), these trees are built around a central powder-coated steel pole with stacked rings or spiraling frameworks. The result is a sleek, symmetrical cone that can be either elegantly simple or fully dressed in oversized ornaments and custom decor.
What makes Giant Tower Trees so powerful for cities and retail districts?
- Vertical visibility: Draws eyes from a distance
- Central gathering point: Perfect for photos, events, and ceremonies
- Customizable lighting and decor: Align with your branding or holiday theme
- Durable materials: Weather-resistant PVC foliage and industrial frames
At Creative Displays, our tower trees are designed in 2-foot install increments with commercial-grade branches and all the hardware included for easy, repeatable setup.
Why Lighting Matters for Tower Trees
The right lighting can take your tree from simply decorative to completely immersive. Lighting isn’t just about illumination, it’s about atmosphere. It sets the tone, enhances the emotional experience, and becomes the centerpiece of your city or center’s holiday celebration.
With Creative Displays, you’re not limited to one lighting style. Whether you’re going for nostalgic charm, cutting-edge color, or branded themes, we offer lighting solutions that bring your vision to life.
Let’s break down your top options.
Option 1: Warm White Lights – Classic, Elegant, Timeless
If your goal is to create a cozy, traditional ambiance, warm white lights are the gold standard. Often used by cities, municipalities, and historic districts, warm white lighting casts a soft glow that immediately evokes the magic of the holidays.
Best for:
- Downtown districts with historic charm
- Hotels and office buildings aiming for elegant décor
- Classic holiday themes (Victorian, Winter Wonderland, Traditional Red & Green)
Why choose warm white?
- Enhances natural tones in greenery and ornaments
- Pairs beautifully with golds, reds, and metallics
- Energy-efficient LED options available
- Low maintenance and high reliability
Bonus tip: Add a warm white star topper or lighted snowflake to accentuate the vertical line and enhance visibility from a distance.
Option 2: RGB Lighting – Dynamic, Tech-Forward, Programmable
If your goal is to stand out and make a statement, RGB lighting is your best bet. RGB (Red, Green, Blue) lights are fully programmable, allowing you to create multicolor patterns, animation, and even synchronized shows.
RGB lighting transforms your Giant Tower Tree into a showpiece that can:
- Shift colors for different holidays (red/white/blue for July, pastels for spring)
- Cycle through dynamic patterns that wow crowds
- Sync with music for scheduled nightly light shows
Best for:
- Shopping centers that want to boost social media exposure
- Cities creating immersive or interactive displays
- Light parks and event spaces looking for “Instagrammable” features
Why choose RGB?
- High flexibility with multiple presets and color options
- Remote or app-controlled (depending on system)
- Great for long seasons or rotating display needs
- Supports year-round use beyond just Christmas
At Creative Displays, we can help you plan an RGB lighting package that fits your tree height, space, and budget, all with easy programming and operation.
Option 3: Custom Color Palettes – Tailored to Your Brand or Event
One of the best ways to tie your holiday decor to your identity is through color. Our trees can be lit in custom lighting palettes that match your:
- Brand colors
- Local sports teams
- Seasonal events or city themes
- Cultural celebrations or awareness campaigns
Imagine a Commercial Tower Tree in red and gold for Lunar New Year or blue and white for Hanukkah. Or light your tree in the signature colors of your town to foster community pride and engagement.
Best for:
- Cities with specific branding
- Business improvement districts
- Sponsorship activations
- Organizations seeking a unique twist on tradition
Customization is what Creative Displays does best. All of our trees are custom-made in the USA, and we’ll help you select lighting that meets your creative and functional needs.
Tips for Selecting the Right Lighting Package
Choosing lighting depends on a few key factors:
- Tree Height – Larger trees may require stronger light output or more strands for full coverage
- Audience – Are you appealing to families, professionals, tourists, or all three?
- Budget – We work with all budgets and can recommend the best solution for your needs
- Duration – Is this a 30-day holiday display or a 3-month installation?
- Interactivity – Do you want static light or programmable scenes?
If you’re not sure what fits best, our team is happy to walk you through lighting demos, power requirements, and design layouts.
Tree Toppers That Finish the Look
Don’t forget the cherry on top! Our Tower Tree Toppers are designed to scale with your tree height and enhance visibility. Popular choices include:
- LED-lit stars
- Animated snowflakes
- Branded signage or logos
- RGB-enabled toppers for light shows
The right topper brings the entire display together and elevates your tree to a true landmark attraction.
Why Choose Creative Displays?
At Creative Displays, we’ve spent more than 60 years helping clients make the holidays brighter. Here’s what makes us different:
- Made in the USA
- Custom-built for your space and budget
- Commercial-grade materials, built to last
- Responsive service and design support
- Specialists in large-scale holiday lighting and immersive displays
Whether you’re decorating a main street, plaza, or shopping center, our team is ready to help you create a Commercial Tower Tree display that drives traffic, spreads cheer, and fits seamlessly into your holiday plans.
Final Thoughts
The right lighting can make or break your holiday decor. Whether you’re drawn to the charm of warm white lights, the excitement of RGB, or a custom palette that reflects your brand, your lighting choice is your message.
Let your message be one of joy, celebration, and community connection. With a beautifully lit Giant Tower Tree, your location becomes a beacon of holiday spirit, and a magnet for shoppers, families, and passersby.
Ready to Light Up the Holidays?
Contact Creative Displays today for a custom quote or lighting consultation. We’ll help you build a tower tree display that shines as bright as your holiday vision.