Austin’s sprawling live oaks are the single best feature to light on most properties. Done well, oak uplighting creates breathtaking nighttime drama. Here’s how the pros do it.
Use multiple fixtures
A single light flattens the tree. We place 3–5 brass well-lights around the trunk to wrap light up through the wide live-oak canopy, revealing branch structure from every angle.
Aim wide, then narrow
Wide-beam fixtures graze the trunk; tighter spots reach the sprawling limbs. Layering beam angles is what separates a pro design from a hardware-store kit.
Add moonlighting from above
Discreet downlights high in the canopy cast a soft, dappled glow over patios, driveways, and walkways — magical under a big Austin oak.
Protect the tree
We use methods that never harm the tree and plan for growth. See our residential lighting services.
Free lighting design consultation in Austin
Call 737-257-4217 for a no-pressure quote. We design and hand-install landscape lighting across Austin — Westlake, Tarrytown, Barton Creek, Circle C, Steiner Ranch, Lakeway and Bee Cave. See our residential lighting services.