Abstract: An artificial Christmas tree having an improved branch assembly is provided. The branch assembly includes molded stem sockets each having at least one opening configured to receive and secure the stem of a leaf tip. The branch stem socket openings may be configured for single leaf tips or for multi-tip leaf stems having multiple tips joined to a single stem that has a molded insert base configured to fit within the opening of a complementary stem socket so the multi-tip leaf stem can be inserted in only one direction. In addition, the leaf tips are made with memory wire that allows the branches to be compressed when placed in a carton for storage while holding in memory, and then replicating, the desired angle of the leaf tips as secured within the stem sockets when the tree is removed from the carton for set up.

Abstract: An artificial Christmas tree having an improved branch assembly is provided. The branch assembly includes molded stem sockets each having at least one opening configured to receive and secure the stem of a leaf tip. The branch stem socket openings may be configured for single leaf tips or for multi-tip leaf stems having multiple tips joined to a single stem that has a molded insert base configured to fit within the opening of a complementary stem socket so the multi-tip leaf stem can be inserted in only one direction. In addition, the leaf tips are made with memory wire that allows the branches to be compressed when placed in a carton for storage while holding in memory, and then replicating, the desired angle of the leaf tips as secured within the stem sockets when the tree is removed from the carton for set up.