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Last updated: 3 November 2026
In this guide — 10 sections
- Short Answer
- The Honest Truth About Purple Tree Sizes
- The 6 Best Purple Christmas Tree Picks, Compared
- Route 1: The 4 Real Purple Trees
- Shades: Lavender, Light Purple and Dark Purple
- Route 2: DIY a Full-Size Purple Tree
- Route 3: The Purple Decor Route (Works on Any Tree)
- How to Decorate a Purple Christmas Tree
- FAQs
- The Bottom Line
Short Answer
Yes, you can buy a purple Christmas tree — but here is the part most guides won’t tell you: the purple trees actually selling are almost all small tabletop trees (2–3 ft). There is no full-size 6 ft purple tree with real buyer demand behind it; big retailers quietly answer purple searches with pink, black or green trees. So this guide gives you three honest routes: (1) the 4 real purple trees worth buying, reviewed below with pros and cons; (2) the DIY route to a full-size purple tree from a white tree; and (3) the purple decor route — garlands, lights and ornaments — that turns any tree purple tonight. Purple is Christmas 2026’s breakout jewel tone, so the look is worth getting right.
Top 3 Quick Picks
- Best Overall: 3FT Purple Artificial — the best-reviewed real purple tree (Pick 1) Check price
- Best Seller: 2FT Purple Tabletop — the strongest seller of the four trees (Pick 3) Check price
- Best Budget: Purple 3ft Pre-Lit — lights included at a budget price (Pick 4) Check price
How we chose these picks
We compared the purple Christmas trees and purple decor sold on Amazon by size, lighting, shape and the most common buyer complaints. We did not physically test these products: notes come from listings, photos and buyer reviews.
The Honest Truth About Purple Tree Sizes
Search data says people want 4 ft, 5 ft and 7 ft purple trees. The market simply does not stock them at scale. We checked every major purple tree search on Amazon: the results are mini and tabletop trees, plus a crowd of near-misses — black Halloween tinsel trees, pink pre-lit trees and ordinary green spruces wearing a purple search term. A small purple tree is genuinely perfect for a desk, a kids’ room, an entryway table or a “second tree” moment. It is the wrong buy if you want a living-room centrepiece — for that, Routes 2 and 3 below are how people actually get the full-size look in the photos.
The 6 Best Purple Christmas Tree Picks, Compared
| Pick | Best for | Check Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3FT Purple Artificial Small Tree | 3ft · best-reviewed tree | Check Price |
| Small Purple Tree with Lights | 3ft · lights built in | Check Price |
| 2FT Purple Tabletop Tree | 2ft · desks and shelves | Check Price |
| Purple 3ft Pre-Lit Tree | 3ft · budget pre-lit | Check Price |
| 50Ft Purple Garland | 50ft · full-tree garland | Check Price |
| 16.4ft Purple Tinsel Garland | 16.4ft · shiny accent | Check Price |
Route 1: The 4 Real Purple Trees
The small purple trees that actually sell, from unlit to pre-lit. All four are tabletop size; for a full-size purple tree, see Routes 2 and 3.
1. Best Overall — 3FT Purple Artificial Small Christmas Tree
The strongest all-round record of any real purple tree we found, and the best-reviewed of the four trees here. The shape is a proper full mini-pine rather than a sparse tinsel cone, which matters at this size: a 3 ft tree is big enough to decorate like a real tree, and this one takes small baubles and a mini topper without looking overloaded.
Who it suits: a reading corner, a sideboard, a child’s bedroom or an office that wants one confident purple statement. It is unlit, so budget a small string of warm-white or purple lights on top of the price — the upside is you choose the light colour yourself instead of accepting a built-in one.
Best for: A reading corner, sideboard or child’s room that wants one purple statement · Skip if: You want lights built in
Pros
- Best-reviewed real purple tree here
- Deepest review record in the 3 ft class
- Full mini-pine shape that decorates like a real tree
Cons
- Unlit — lights are an extra purchase
- Newer listing, smaller sales than pick 3
- Tabletop size only — not a centrepiece
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2. Best With Lights — Small Purple Christmas Tree with Lights
The most-reviewed purple tree in our research, and the only class leader that glows straight out of the box. Built-in lights solve the mini-tree problem nobody warns you about: standard light strings swamp a 3 ft tree, while a built-in set is scaled to it. Unbox, fluff the branches, plug in — the purple glow is the whole effect, especially at dusk on a bedside table or desk.
Who it suits: anyone who wants the look with zero setup — bedrooms, desks, dorms, and as a night-light-adjacent accent for kids. The trade-off for the convenience is control: the light colour and pattern are whatever the built-in set gives you.
Best for: Bedrooms, desks and dorms with zero setup · Skip if: You want to choose your own light colour
Pros
- Built-in lights — ready out of the box
- Most-reviewed purple tree we found
- Light set is scaled to the tree, not oversized
Cons
- Light colour and pattern are fixed by the built-in set
- Slightly pricier than the unlit pick
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3. Best Seller — 2FT Purple Tabletop Christmas Tree
The budget door into the colour: the cheapest real purple tree here, and the strongest seller of the four. At 2 ft it is honestly a desk-and-shelf tree — it stands on a simple plastic base, weighs almost nothing, and works anywhere a plant would sit: office desks, dorm shelves, a kitchen counter, a kid’s “own tree” they can decorate themselves.
Set expectations and it will not disappoint: its reviews are the softest of the four, and at this price the branch density is light and airy rather than lush. Read it as a cheerful purple accent, not a miniature luxury tree, and it earns its place — it is also the cheapest way to test whether purple suits your room before spending more.
Best for: Office desks, dorm shelves and a kid’s own tree · Skip if: You want a lush, full tree
Pros
- Cheapest real purple tree here
- Strongest seller of the four
- Light and portable — sits anywhere
Cons
- Smallest here at 2 ft
- Basic plastic stand
- Softest reviews of the four
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4. Best Budget Pre-Lit — Purple 3ft Christmas Tree with Lights
The value route to a lit purple tree: the same 3 ft pre-lit idea as pick 2, for a little less. It has a smaller review record than its rival, which is the honest reason it sits fourth rather than second. One quirk worth knowing: the listing is marketed partly for Halloween, which is exactly why it is priced keenly — a Christmas buyer is simply getting the same purple tree without the December markup.
Who it suits: a second lit tree for an entryway or landing, or your first choice if the pick above sells out — small purple trees thin out fast by late November.
Best for: A second lit tree for an entryway or landing · Skip if: You want the strongest review record
Pros
- Cheapest pre-lit purple tree here
- Lights included at a budget price
- Halloween-season pricing works in a Christmas buyer’s favour
Cons
- Smaller review record than pick 2
- Listing photos lean Halloween
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Shades: Lavender, Light Purple and Dark Purple
“Purple” is a family, not a colour. Lavender (a popular search of its own) is the pale, frosty end: soft, daytime, best with silver. Light purple reads playful and suits the small trees above. Dark and deep purple are the jewel-tone end: rich under warm lights, best with gold. The small ready-made trees come in a vivid mid-purple; shade control beyond that comes from your decorations — which is why our purple Christmas ornaments guide compares sets shade by shade, from lilac to deep velvet.
Route 2: DIY a Full-Size Purple Tree
Pinterest’s own suggestions for purple trees lead with DIY, and this is why: it is the only route to a full-size purple tree. The method is simple — start from a white artificial tree (the blank canvas) and colour it. Spray paint made for plastic, applied in light coats outdoors, gives a saturated purple; purple flocking spray gives a softer lavender-pastel. Three honest warnings: it is permanent, it is a weekend job, and light coats with drying time between them are the difference between “designer” and “dripping”. Test one back branch first. Once the colour is on, decorate exactly as in the section after next — gold for royalty, silver for frost.
Route 3: The Purple Decor Route (Works on Any Tree)
The route most “purple tree” photos actually use: an ordinary tree, dressed in purple. It is reversible, it works at any size, and every piece is reusable. Three layers do the work:
5. Best Garland — 50Ft Purple Christmas Garland
Fifty feet of soft purple tinsel garland — enough to spiral a full tree twice, or dress the tree and still run the mantel and a stair rail. It is among the best-reviewed items in this guide and one of the steadiest sellers. The soft-twist finish is the point: it lays the colour down in a continuous line instead of dots, and it is gentle on branches and on flocked trees where wire-edged garlands scratch.
Who it suits: anyone building the purple look on a green, white or flocked tree — this single purchase does more for the theme than any other item on the page.
Best for: Turning a green, white or flocked tree purple · Skip if: You want mixed purple tones
Pros
- Among the best-reviewed items here
- 50 ft covers a full tree plus the mantel
- Soft twist is gentle on branches
Cons
- One purple shade — no mixed tones
- Smaller review record than the trees
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6. Best Shiny Accent — 16.4 Feet Purple Tinsel Garland
The shiny counterpart to the soft garland above: sixteen feet of tinsel twist with a glossier, more reflective finish, at the lowest price on this page. Where the 50 ft garland lays down matte colour, this one throws sparkle — use it through a wreath, around one of the tabletop trees above, or doubled through a green tree where you want the purple to catch the light.
It is also the same garland our readers already use from the ornaments guide — the two finishes layer well together, soft first, shiny second.
Best for: Wreaths, rails and a little sparkle on a tabletop tree · Skip if: You want to cover a full tree in one length
Pros
- Cheapest accent on this page
- Shiny finish adds sparkle the soft garland cannot
- Works on wreaths, rails and tabletop trees
Cons
- 16.4 ft needs two lengths for a full tree
- Glossier, less premium look than the soft garland
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Layer 3 — Lights and Ornaments
Purple Christmas lights are the instant tint: swap your string lights to purple and even a green tree reads purple after dark. Then place the colour in dots with ornaments — our compared sets, velvet heroes and shade guide live in the purple Christmas ornaments guide. Finish the base with a jewel-tone skirt — the burgundy velvet Christmas tree skirt makes a plum-to-wine gradient that is the most-pinned base of the season.
How to Decorate a Purple Christmas Tree
- Lights first. Warm white for sparkle against deep purple; purple lights if you want full drama on a small tree.
- Garland in a spiral, tucked slightly into the branches, not draped on the surface.
- Largest ornaments deep in the branches, smaller ones toward the tips — the layering behind every designer photo.
- Feature ornaments at eye level: your velvet or statement pieces where they will be seen.
- Close the colour story with the topper and the skirt: gold star and jewel-tone skirt for the royal version, silver for the frosty one.
The pairings that never fail: purple and gold for the rich, royal look; purple and silver for a frosty, modern tree; purple with burgundy and plum when you want the full jewel-tone gradient.
Working the other end of the deep-colour palette instead? Our guide to burgundy christmas tree decorations compares the velvet ornament sets and the five colour formulas that work with them.
FAQs
What does a purple Christmas tree mean?
Purple is the traditional colour of Advent — royalty, prayer and preparation — and in modern decor it has become the jewel-tone statement colour: luxury with meaning behind it, unlike most trend colours.
Can Christmas trees be purple?
Yes. Artificial purple trees are made and sold — but almost entirely in small tabletop sizes (2–3 ft). Full-size purple trees are usually DIY-coloured white trees, or green trees dressed in purple decorations.
Is purple a good color for Christmas?
Yes — purple sits in the jewel-tone family with burgundy and emerald, pairs naturally with gold and silver, and carries the Advent meaning layer. It is one of the defining colours of Christmas 2026.
How to decorate a purple Christmas tree?
Lights first (warm white for sparkle, purple for drama), garland in a spiral, large ornaments deep in the branches and feature pieces at eye level, then a topper and skirt that match your metal — gold for royal, silver for frosty.
What color for Christmas 2026?
Jewel tones lead: burgundy, purple and emerald, almost always with gold. Purple is the fastest-growing of the three.
What is the spiritual meaning of the purple tree?
In Christian tradition purple is the colour of Advent and Lent — royalty (the King), repentance and preparation. A purple tree or purple Advent accents carry that symbolism into the home.
The Bottom Line
Buy the 3FT purple tabletop tree if you want the real thing with the strongest reviews; go DIY from a white tree if you want full-size purple; and use the decor route — garland, lights and the ornaments from our companion guide — if you want the look tonight on the tree you already own. What we would not do is order a “6 ft purple tree” from a listing with no reviews behind it: the demand is real, but the honest supply is small, coloured or dressed — and now you know all three routes.
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