Inflatable palm trees make excellent garden party themes and background decoration. They are as much fun as balloons and because they can be fixed to the ground to add gaiety and a beach-like atmosphere to dcor. They could be just what you need for your tropical garden party this season!

Blow them up and you have a realistic back yard palm tree decoration. They are used for theme garden parties or pool cocktail parties. They are even seen in artificial wave pools at theme parks. Here they add a beach-like ambience, as well as a holiday mood.

Inflatable palm trees are 6 feet to 35 feet tall when fully inflated, and they can be compressed down to one cubic foot for storage. They are usually made of nylon, plastic or rubber. Some contain heavy-duty lights and fans that are fitted inside, and most come with stands and stakes to secure them in place. Most manufacturers sell their products with user manuals that give step-by-step instructions on setting up inflatable palm trees.

Inflatable trees are used for more than just adding background decoration. One company produces inflatable palms that can be used as refrigerators. Your garden party will have a special charm with this natural refrigerator to keep refreshments and snacks cold. Inflatable palms that come with coolers can be table top or outdoor. Realistic palm tree coolers add a tropical touch to beach parties, while tabletop coolers can be used for oriental decoration in your dining room or bedroom. These coolers usually have a base that can be filled with water or ice and drinks.

Lighting can be exotic with inflatable palm trees that come with lighting accessories. The Nylon Giant Inflate Lawn Palm Tree from Pooltoy.com, for instance, comes with metal stand with stakes and tethers, an electric blower and a 78-inch power cord and light bulbs.