Lighting a tall multi-trunked tree or a wide building facade from ground level sounds straightforward — until you realise most ground spots simply don't throw enough light high enough or wide enough. Under-specified fixtures leave you with a pool of light at the base and darkness above, which is exactly the opposite of the dramatic effect you were after.
For ground-level landscape and architectural lighting, beam geometry is everything. The reach of a fixture — both height and spread — determines whether it can convincingly wash a facade or graze the canopy of a mature tree from a discreet flush position. A 26-degree beam angle (the spread of the light cone) that achieves a 7.5-metre height and 3.5-metre width gives you genuine architectural capability from a compact, recessed module.
The In-Lite BIG FLUX is a recessed outdoor ground spotlight from the Dutch brand's FLUX range, engineered specifically for high-reach directional illumination. Its 26° beam projects 7.5 metres high and 3.5 metres wide, making it the right tool for uplighting tall trees set into decking, illuminating multi-trunked specimens, or washing wide exterior facades from pavement level. The compact cylindrical module uses a multi-faceted internal reflector to control the beam precisely and minimise glare at ground level. Side-mounted retention clips secure the unit within its cutout or mounting sleeve for a clean, near-flush finish once installed.
The BIG FLUX is available in three ring finishes — Black, Pearl Grey, and Stainless Steel — with rings constructed from high-quality anodised aluminium for durability in outdoor conditions. The low-profile front bezel keeps the fixture discreet during daylight hours. It is also compatible with the optional SPIKE accessory for installation into loose substrates such as earth, gravel, or grass, and with the BOX-1 accessory for alternative mounting configurations. The unit is rated drive-over, making it suitable for installation in paved or decked areas subject to foot and vehicle traffic.
The BIG FLUX is part of a broader FLUX family offering different beam profiles to suit different project requirements: the FLUX (5m high, 2m wide), BIG FLUX NARROW (11m high, 3m wide), BIG FLUX ASYMMETRIC (6m high, 2.5m wide), and SMART FLUX TONE (5m high, 3m wide, dimmable with colour control). Selecting the right beam profile for the specific tree height or facade distance is a decision worth making at specification stage — getting it right avoids costly rework once the fixture is set into the ground.
At Lightsource Mallorca, we work with landscape architects, designers, and self-builders to match the right fixture to the right application before anything goes into the ground. The In-Lite FLUX range is a strong specification choice for Mallorca's outdoor projects — robust construction, clear beam data, and a family of complementary profiles that can be mixed across a single scheme for a coherent, layered result.
