Abstract: An apparatus and method for decoratively lighting an outdoor tree, the apparatus comprising an elongate tubular member adjustably mounted on the trunk portion of a tree by tree mounting brackets, the elongate tubular member having a light branch receiving bracket mounted at the upper end thereof which removeably receives a plurality of light branches therein in non-rotating relationship therewith, each lighting branches being constructed from an elongate rod member having an electric cord extending therealong with a plurality of light sockets attached thereto with electric bulbs received therein, the electric cord being secured to the rod with tubular conduit and adhesive wrap, each light branch exterior surface being coated with a high strength coating material having glitter therein, each branch electric cord being removeably connected to a central electric cord within the tubular member, the light branches being positioned within the branch area of a tree to provide a lighting pattern therein.