Tree Uplighting
Ground-mounted fixtures cast controlled beams upward to reveal trunks, branches, and canopy structure while giving mature trees a dramatic, natural nighttime presence.
Bring depth, drama, and inviting nighttime character to your landscape with professionally designed outdoor tree lighting. Landscape Lighting Designers Plus uses energy-efficient low-voltage fixtures to reveal trunks, canopies, garden layers, and nearby outdoor spaces without overpowering them. Work directly with an experienced lighting designer to create a balanced, elegant plan that improves curb appeal, safety, and evening enjoyment.
Thoughtfully placed low-voltage lighting that highlights trees, gardens, and surrounding outdoor spaces after dark.
Ground-mounted fixtures cast controlled beams upward to reveal trunks, branches, and canopy structure while giving mature trees a dramatic, natural nighttime presence.
Elevated fixtures create a soft, moonlit effect over lawns, paths, patios, and planting beds, adding practical illumination without a harsh overhead appearance.
Focused accent fixtures draw attention to specimen trees, distinctive bark, branching patterns, and nearby focal points while preserving balance across the landscape.
Layered garden lighting enhances shrubs, ornamental plants, and beds surrounding your trees, creating depth and continuity between landscaped areas after sunset.
A personalized plan combines appropriate fixtures, beam spreads, brightness, and placement around your property’s trees, architecture, and outdoor living areas.
Professional installation of efficient 12V landscape fixtures delivers safe, discreet illumination designed to work in harmony with your yard and planting areas.
Outdoor tree lighting brings the landscape’s strongest natural features into view after sunset. Craig Collins designs every low-voltage system around the scale, texture, and placement of your trees, then layers light to complement gardens, paths, patios, and architecture. The result is a subtle, efficient composition that improves nighttime curb appeal and usability while avoiding glare, clutter, and the flat look of one-size-fits-all fixtures.
See how thoughtful low-voltage lighting changes outdoor spaces after dark.
"I called Craig with a simple request to address a lighting problem at our front steps, what we got was just amazing! Craig has a keenest eye when it comes to lighting design. He brings a wealth of technical knowledge of how to best highlight the features of our home..."
"Craig installed our lighting design about 8 years ago. He has helped to maintain the beautiful look that we've enjoyed all these years. We've made additions and updates along the way. Craig has always shown his knowledge of the industry. He's shared his creativity while always keeping our budget in..."
"Very highly recommend! I would absolutely use Craig's service again and provide positive referrals to friends and family. Craig was amazing to work with on our exterior lighting project. He was both professional and punctual He kept every commitment he made and was communicative throughout the process. In addition to..."
"Very pleased with entire scope of project from conception to completion. The rep was very creative, active listener, timely in all aspects of service which included professionalism, adept 'bedside manner' as it were and was wonderful w/ phone calls explaining information, advance notice of services to be performed and returning..."
"I called Craig with a simple request to address a lighting problem at our front steps, what we got was just amazing! Craig has a keenest eye when it comes to lighting design. He brings a wealth of technical knowledge of how to best highlight the features of our home..."
"Craig installed our lighting design about 8 years ago. He has helped to maintain the beautiful look that we've enjoyed all these years. We've made additions and updates along the way. Craig has always shown his knowledge of the industry. He's shared his creativity while always keeping our budget in..."
"Very highly recommend! I would absolutely use Craig's service again and provide positive referrals to friends and family. Craig was amazing to work with on our exterior lighting project. He was both professional and punctual He kept every commitment he made and was communicative throughout the process. In addition to..."
"Very pleased with entire scope of project from conception to completion. The rep was very creative, active listener, timely in all aspects of service which included professionalism, adept 'bedside manner' as it were and was wonderful w/ phone calls explaining information, advance notice of services to be performed and returning..."
"I called Craig with a simple request to address a lighting problem at our front steps, what we got was just amazing! Craig has a keenest eye when it comes to lighting design. He brings a wealth of technical knowledge of how to best highlight the features of our home..."
"Craig installed our lighting design about 8 years ago. He has helped to maintain the beautiful look that we've enjoyed all these years. We've made additions and updates along the way. Craig has always shown his knowledge of the industry. He's shared his creativity while always keeping our budget in..."
"Very highly recommend! I would absolutely use Craig's service again and provide positive referrals to friends and family. Craig was amazing to work with on our exterior lighting project. He was both professional and punctual He kept every commitment he made and was communicative throughout the process. In addition to..."
"Very pleased with entire scope of project from conception to completion. The rep was very creative, active listener, timely in all aspects of service which included professionalism, adept 'bedside manner' as it were and was wonderful w/ phone calls explaining information, advance notice of services to be performed and returning..."
Personal design expertise and refined low-voltage lighting for a landscape that feels intentional after dark.
Craig Collins personally designs each project, with no sales representatives or project managers involved.
Over 21 years of focused low-voltage landscape lighting experience informs every fixture and placement decision.
Layered lighting emphasizes natural beauty, depth, and function without overlighting trees or outdoor spaces.
Verified Houzz and HomeAdvisor reviews reflect attentive service, design skill, and lasting client relationships.
The best outdoor tree lights are typically durable, low-voltage LED fixtures selected for the tree’s size and the desired effect. Uplights work well for showing bark, branch structure, and broad canopies, while downlights create a softer moonlight effect below the tree. Choose weather-rated fixtures with controlled beam spreads, warm color temperature, and glare-conscious placement rather than relying on a single bright floodlight.
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For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (888) 582-8845. You can also send us a quick email at contact@landscapelightingnow.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (888) 582-8845. You can also send us a quick email at contact@landscapelightingnow.com.