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Choose the Best Lights for Wrapping Posts, Columns, Railings & Tree Trunks

Discover which lights create the cleanest, most professional-looking wraps for posts, columns, railings and tree trunks. Learn when to use 5mm Mini Lights or Stretch String Lights for lasting, even results.

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Written by Emma Sheldon
Updated over a month ago

Best Products for Wrapping Posts, Columns, Railings, and Palm Tree Trunks

1. Standard 5mm Mini Lights

  • Ideal for seasonal wraps that will be removed at the end of the season

  • Budget-friendly and versatile for posts, columns, and temporary tree wraps

  • Available in multiple wire colors to blend with the surface — use white wire for white posts or columns, and brown wire for palm tree trunks or dark wood surfaces

2. Stretch String Mini Lights — Brown Wire, 25 ft

  • Designed for year-round or permanent wraps, especially where surfaces may expand or shift over time

  • Features UV-resistant stretch zones that allow the strand to flex as the tree grows, helping prevent bark damage and reducing maintenance

  • Recommended for palm trunks and growing trees


What Not to Use

Avoid using C6 mini lights or larger bulbs such as C7, C9, G20, G30, or G50.

These bulb types protrude from the surface, creating a bumpy, uneven appearance rather than a clean, integrated look.

For a professional finish, choose a smaller bulb like a 5mm mini light, which sits snugly against the surface—discreet during the day and vibrant at night.

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