Compression assisted artificial tree storage bag and associated methods

An artificial tree storage device, comprising:

• a storage bag having an expanded storage configuration and a collapsed display configuration, wherein the storage bag is sized to substantially enclose an artificial tree in the expanded storage position, the storage bag further including a hole in a base to accommodate a trunk of the artificial tree;
• an inner compression sleeve coupled inside the storage bag near the base of the storage bag, further including;
• a lower segment having one end coupled inside the storage bag at the base end, wherein the lower segment has an inner diameter sized to compress the artificial tree into the storage configuration;
• and
• an upper segment coupled to the lower segment opposite the storage bag base, wherein the upper segment increases in cross sectional area from the lower segment attachment to a distal end of the upper segment, wherein the upper segment is structurally configured to cause the artificial tree to compress into the expanded storage position as the upper segment moves up the sides of the artificial tree.