If you have been into the warehouse and taken a look at our Christmas trees or silk trees (like raphis, bamboo, ficus, or a palm), you might think that the height measurement is pretty arbitrary. One six foot Christmas tree looks about the same height as different styled seven footer. What is the deal? First, the trees come from an assortment of manufacturers. If you see a line of trees from the same factory in different heights, it is pretty easy to see the difference. It is when you are comparing trees from different factories that it gets tougher. Our general guide for determining the height of a tree is to measure the tree from the ground to the absolute highest point the tree will reach. With a Christmas tree, this means measuring to the very tip of the topper. The next time you see a Christmas tree that seems to be a very good deal, take a look at the topper piece. I have seen pieces that were eight or nine inches long and turned a three foot tree into a four footer. When measuring a silk tree (raphis, ficus, bamboo, etc.), push the top leaves up, like it was wrapped in plastic. Measure from the ground to the tip of the highest reaching piece. What you think is a six foot tree might be called a seven footer because of this. Not all factories do this. They either keep the Christmas tree top piece a height proportionate size or measure only from the natural resting spot of a silk tree with the leaves falling into their natural position. So, it is always best to take a firm meaurement of the space the purchased tree will be placed in and then measure the tree you are purchasing to ensure it will fit. Do not just rely on the stated height of the tree. See our Christmas Trees or Silk Trees online! Checkout our other Tips of the Day. Hope this helps!