Rain Tree Sprinklers

John has been welding and blacksmithing for 26 years. He owned a fabrication shop in the eighties where he fulfilled industrial and construction contracts, while he longed to do artistic metal work. In 1998 a customer requested a sprinkler that looked like a tree for her garden. John created an elegant watering tree with three copper branches and manzanita leaves. Two years later he visited a gift shop and was inspired by copper sprinklers in whimsical shapes that twirled. John shared his sprinkler creation with the owner who agreed to carry his copper trees. Seeing a marketing potential, he offered his trees at home shows and craft fairs. The reception was so positive that he changed his focus from welding to soldering and designing. John's new designs include a copper twirling tree, a misting tree, optional leaves and aqua patina. John lives in Northern California with his wife Sher.

John Christian has been making tree sprinklers now for over 7 years and has never had a return nor replacement. All parts are copper, with brass bearings. Trees are guaranteed for one year with proper care.

Trees are made from flexible copper tubing and the branches can be adjusted to your liking.
When trees are shipped, the branches are closed.
Sprinklers can be moved from place to place to ensure adequate watering.
Copper will darken and eventually patina over the years. The number of years needed depends on variables such as water mineral composition, proximity to the ocean, and other environmental factors. Aqua patina can be added for a nominal fee.
Sprinklers can be left outside all year but should be drained during freezing weather.
As an alternative, bring your tree indoors during the winter months to add artistry to your decor. Add strings of lights to your tree for winter festivity.
Available in plain copper or with blue-green patina.
Sprinklers have a brass hose connector and welded steel fork for anchoring in the ground.
The hose connectors and forks attach with 1/2” pipe thread and can be removed for connection to in-ground sprinkler systems or re-circulating fountain pumps.
Sprinklers can also be used as fountains by purchasing a flat copper stand for use in a cement or rubber-lined pond. A pump rated for 6-8 feet is recommended. Caution: use a filter so that debris doesn't clog the sprinkler holes.
Stands are interchangeable with forks and work well for placement on decks and patios.
Twirling Rain Trees use water pressure to spin on solid brass bushings.
The 7 foot Mister Tree has the same design as the 7-foot Rain Tree, yet has a misting nozzle at the end of each branch ( instead of holes in the branch tops).
Water coverage: 7 foot, 5 foot trees, 5 foot Twirling tree - 20 ft. diameter