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11 Best Artificial Christmas Trees of 2022
We've updated this article in November 2022 to ensure the information reflected current prices, features and more. Our top picks, based on testing notes from the Good Housekeeping Institute, remain the same.
If you grew up decorating a real Christmas tree each year — maybe you even cut it down yourself at the nearest tree farm — the thought of going fake can feel like sacrilege. But homeowners who make the switch often get over the nostalgia faster than Santa up the chimney with a nod.
For starters, prices for real trees are expected to go up 5 to 15 percent this year compared to 2021 (according to the latest survey of tree growers conducted by the Real Christmas Tree Board.) Meanwhile your synthetic spruce or fake Douglas fir will pay for itself in a few years! You won’t have to worry about watering your Christmas tree to keep it fresh or vacuuming up pine needles. Fake trees are also less of a fire hazard, and they can be better for the environment, provided you hang on to them for at least a decade. To do that, you’ll need to choose a tree that is made to last — and looks the part with a pleasant shape and convincing needles.
The experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute have been rigorously testing artificial Christmas trees for more than 15 years, and we've seen plenty of duds on the market. But with more homeowners making the switch, fake trees continue to improve in looks and longevity. Even better, you'll find a ton of great deals cropping up on Black Friday, including trees marked down at half the price. Here are the best artificial Christmas trees for 2022, based on our latest tests.
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Best Overall Artificial Christmas Tree
Vermont White Spruce Balsam Hill
$999 AT BALSAM HILL
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Best Value Artificial Christmas Tree
Carolina Pine Tree National Tree Company
$300 AT AMAZON
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Best Realistic Artificial Christmas Tree
BH Balsam Fir Balsam Hill
$899 AT AMAZON
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Best Unlit Artificial Christmas Tree
Premium Spruce Artificial Holiday Christmas Tree Best Choice Products
$100 AT AMAZON
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Best Compact Artificial Christmas Tree
Fraser Fir Pencil Artificial Christmas Tree Puleo International
$146 AT AMAZON
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Best Slim Artificial Christmas Tree
Kingswood Fir Artificial Slim Christmas Tree National Tree Company
$96 AT AMAZON
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Top-Selling Artificial Christmas Tree on Wayfair
Jack 6.
5' Green Fir Artificial Christmas Tree The Twillery Co. $170 AT WAYFAIR
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Best Tall Artificial Christmas Tree
Dunhill Fir Artificial Full Christmas Tree National Tree Company
$741 AT AMAZON
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Best Artificial Christmas Tree With Multi-Colored Lights
7-Foot Artificial Christmas Pine Tree Best Choice
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Best No-Frills Artificial Christmas Tree
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After reading more about our top picks, learn more about how we test artificial Christmas trees and what to keep in mind while shopping for one.
Score even more deals by keeping an eye on all the early Black Friday Christmas tree sales, too.
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Best Overall Artificial Christmas Tree
Balsam Hill
Vermont White Spruce
Basalm Hill
Now 20% off
$999 AT BALSAM HILL
| Sizes | 4.5 feet-18 feet |
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| Light Options | Color + clear LED, unlit, specialty |
| Included Accessories | Tree stand, storage bag, extra lights, fluffing gloves |
| Listed Materials | PVC and polyethylene (PE) |
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Best Value Artificial Christmas Tree
National Tree Company
Carolina Pine Tree
National Tree Company
Now 52% off
$300 AT AMAZON $370 AT HOME DEPOT $356 AT WAYFAIR
| Sizes | 5. 5 feet-7.5 feet |
|---|---|
| Light Options | Clear |
| Included Accessories | Tree stand |
| Listed Material | PVC |
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Best Realistic Artificial Christmas Tree
Balsam Hill
BH Balsam Fir
Balsam Hill
$899 AT AMAZON
| Sizes | 5.5 feet-12 feet |
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| Light Options | Clear LED, color + clear lED, unlit, clear, specialty |
| Included Accessories | Tree stand, storage bag, extra lights, fluffing gloves |
| Listed Materials | PVC and polyethylene (PE) |
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Best Unlit Artificial Christmas Tree
Best Choice Products
Premium Spruce Artificial Holiday Christmas Tree
Best Choice Products
$100 AT AMAZON $119 AT HOME DEPOT
| Sizes | 6 feet-9 feet |
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| Light Options | Unlit |
| Included Accessories | Tree stand |
| Listed Materials | PVC, Metal |
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Best Compact Artificial Christmas Tree
Puleo International
Fraser Fir Pencil Artificial Christmas Tree
Puleo
Now 46% off
$146 AT AMAZON $146 AT HOME DEPOT $147 AT BED BATH AND BEYOND
| Sizes | 4. 5 feet-10 feet |
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| Light Options | Clear incandescent |
| Included Accessories | Tree stand, storage bag, fluffing gloves |
| Listed Material | Other (likely PVC) |
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Best Slim Artificial Christmas Tree
National Tree Company
Kingswood Fir Artificial Slim Christmas Tree
National Tree Company
Now 36% off
$96 AT AMAZON $101 AT HOME DEPOT $173 AT JCPENNEY
| Sizes | 6.5 feet-7.5 feet |
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| Light Options | None |
| Included Accessories | Stand |
| Listed Materials | PVC, metal |
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Top-Selling Artificial Christmas Tree on Wayfair
The Twillery Co.
Jack 6.5' Green Fir Artificial Christmas Tree
Sand and Stable
Now 39% off
$170 AT WAYFAIR
| Sizes | 7 feet |
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| Light Options | Unlit |
| Included Accessories | Stand |
| Lited Materials | PVC and metal |
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Best Tall Artificial Christmas Tree
National Tree Company
Dunhill Fir Artificial Full Christmas Tree
National Tree Company
Now 31% off
$741 AT AMAZON $900 AT HOME DEPOT $888 AT JCPENNEY
| Sizes | 4 feet-14 feet |
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| Light Options | Unlit |
| Included Accessories | Stand |
| Listed Materials | PVC |
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Best Artificial Christmas Tree With Multi-Colored Lights
Best Choice
7-Foot Artificial Christmas Pine Tree
best choice products
$130 AT AMAZON
| Sizes | 7 feet |
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| Light Options | Multi-color LED |
| Included Accessories | Stand |
| Listed Materials | PVC |
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Best No-Frills Artificial Christmas Tree
Best Choice Products
Premium Hinged Artificial Pine Tree
Best Choice Products
$65 AT AMAZON $70 AT HOME DEPOT
| Sizes | 6 feet |
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| Light Options | None |
| Included Accessories | None listed |
| Listed Materials | PVC |
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Best White Artificial Christmas Tree
National Tree Company
Winchester White Pine Artificial Tree
National Tree Company
Now 45% off
$226 AT AMAZON $390 AT HOME DEPOT $319 AT QVC
| Sizes | 7 feet |
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| Light Options | White |
| Included Accessories | Stand |
| Listed Materials | PVC |
How we test artificial Christmas trees
The engineers at the Good Housekeeping Institute first set up artificial trees to see how easy they are to construct and shape, including how long it takes and how easy it is to take the tree out of the box, open it up and fluff up the branches.
Once set up, we assess how realistic the tree looks. We look at flame retardancy using our flammability chamber. We verify durability by performing our own in-Lab checks for stability including tip-over tests.
We also look at any ASTM conformance testing for characteristics like corrosion resistance and tension. For any pre-lit trees, verify that the tree is appropriately UL listed for safety. We assess how easy it is to light the tree and how evenly distributed the lights are. And when we're done with all of that, we assess how easy it is to disassemble the tree and put it into storage.
Jillian Sollazzo
Here, our tester is using a force gauge to determine the amount of force it would take to knock over the Christmas tree.
What to look for when shopping for an artificial Christmas tree
Aside from ensuring the look lives up to your expectations, there are a host of other features to consider when deciding which faux tree best suits you:
✔️ Size: While you likely want to go big with your tree, you want to ensure you will be able to set it up with enough clearance in your home.
Ideally, you should keep at least 6 inches between the top of the tree (including any topper) and your ceiling. Trees can vary tremendously in size, from a small 4.5-foot tree to one that towers above 15 feet.
✔️ Shape: Artificial Christmas trees range from compact (for tight spaces) to full (for a classic tree profile) to wide (for an even fuller profile). While your choice largely comes down to space and preference, definitely check that the widest point of the tree will readily fit in your space.
✔️ Needle Type: Most brands use PVC to simulate needles and metal for the trunk and branches. Some will include both PVC and polyethylene (PE), and in general, those with a higher percentage of PE tend to look more realistic but are more expensive.
✔️ Tree type: As noted, artificial Christmas trees have come a far way in recent years to look more realistic.
You can opt for a tree that mimics a fir (dense), spruce (sharp points) or pine (sparser with thin needles).
✔️ Ease of setup: Artificial Christmas trees are compressed to allow for shipping, so it's important to fluff the branches once assembled. Today, most can be assembled by snapping together a few segments to get an erect tree. The fluffing often takes the most time to ensure the tree has a full appearance.
✔️ Pre-lit vs. unlit: Many artificial Christmas trees today come pre-lit, making them easier to decorate. Plus, many newer Christmas trees have the ability to stay lit even when one bulb goes out. It's advantageous to look for this feature if you are getting a pre-lit tree. The bulb type varies, and incandescent bulbs still tend to be more affordable than their longer-lasting LED counterparts. Some specialty LED trees can even be customized for color or lighting effects.
✔️ Safety: Look for pre-lit trees that have undergone third-party testing from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to ensure they have passed safety checks.
You can check the UL database or look to see if the packaging has the UL logo.
✔️ Durability: There are various industry standards that look at the durability of the tree, including ASTM B117 (corrosion test) and ASTM F963 (child safety testing).
Why trust Good Housekeeping?
While she's never had a Christmas tree, real or fake, in her own home, Rachel Rothman has been testing artificial Christmas trees for Good Housekeeping for nearly 15 years, so she's become an expert at assembly and review. She has assembled dozens of them, set them on fire, attempted to tip them over and validated claims for them.
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If you’re overwhelmed by the sea of artificial Christmas tree options on the market, fear not — we’re here to help.
According to Sarah Fishburne, director of trend and design at The Home Depot, there are a few things to keep in mind when shopping artificial. First up: “Choose a tree whose top falls at least 6 inches below your ceiling,” she says, adding, “Make sure you measure the width of your room for the best fit. Even if you’ve got enough height to display your tree and topper, the wrong width will make placement and decorating inconvenient.”
Regardless of their aesthetic, the best part of fake Christmas trees is that most come pre-lit, are incredibly easy to assemble and — oh, right — they don’t need watering! Below we’ve rounded up the best faux trees to buy right now, from towering to tiny tabletop options.
Home Accents Holiday Jackson Noble Fir Tree
Home DepotA Home Depot bestseller, this Jackson Noble Fir look-alike comes in three sizes (7.5, 9 and 12 feet tall) and is chock-full of tips and lights (more than 4,000 tips and 1,200 lights alone for the 7.5-footer!). Featuring quick-setup technology, the tree comes in three pieces that easily attach in minutes, and it comes with a remote and an on/off foot pedal that can control the eight light settings, which include all-white and color options.
Sand & Stable Green Artificial Spruce Christmas Tree with Lights
Wayfair Meet Wayfair’s top-selling tree of 2020! Boasting more than 7,600 positive reviews and a 4.6-star rating, this tree comes in six heights — from 4.
5- to 9-feet tall — and is a fan favorite for its easy assembly (it’s broken into two or three sections depending on the size) and its lifelike appearance. And let’s not forget that great price.
Grandin Road Designer Lit Tree
Grandin RoadAvailable in 7.5- and 9-foot heights, the Grandin Road beauty is slim in size — its ranges from 43 to 52 inches in diameter — making it the perfect tree for a tight space. We love that it’s swathed in thousands (literally!) of lights too.
National Christmas Tree Company 4-Foot Pre-Lit Kincaid Spruce
Target If you’re looking for a bargain, this 4-foot tree comes pre-lit with white lights and a stand. Set up in minutes — all you need are a ton of gorgeous ornaments, and Target’s got lots of those.
Steelside Isenhour Green Artificial Christmas Tree with Clear/White Lights
WayfairA top seller for Wayfair, this pre-lit pine replica has more than 2,700 positive reviews, not to mention a 4.7-star rating. Available in three heights, the abundant tree comes in three sections, has thick, natural-looking branches and is flocked with 70 pine cones. According to one reviewer, “This tree is everything I was hoping for and more. The look is elegant but natural.”
More to know: A matching 9-foot garland is also available.
National Tree Company 6.5-Foot Feel Real Jersey Fraser Slim Fir Artificial Christmas Tree
The Home Depot Not quite a super-slim tree (those typically come in around 30 to 40 inches in diameter) but also not a full-bodied tree (which hover around 60-plus inches), this Jersey Fraser fir artificial clone is juuuust right when it comes to width.
Available in two heights, the pre-strung tree has an abundance of branch tips (1,650 and 2,468, to be exact), and we can attest that it’s super easy to put together IRL. Perfect for small spaces that can handle the height but not a huge footprint, this tree is your solution.
Frontgate Starry Night Microlight Slim Profile Tree
FrontgateWe know, we know, there’s going to be some sticker shock here. But like all things from Frontgate, this tree is pure luxury. The cream of the artificial crop, the Fraser fir is not only realistic in its appearance, but it’s also gorgeous, thanks to an abundance of lights — 4,300 LEDS on the 7.5-foot size alone! — and the fact that it’s incredibly easy to assemble and store when the holidays are over.
Beachcrest Home Dunhill Fir 10-Foot Green Fir Artificial Pre-Lit Christmas Tree
WayfairNot all artificial trees are created equally, and we can attest that this one from The Holiday Aisle stands above the crowd…literally! At 10 feet tall, the lifelike green fir boasts more than 5,000 branch tips, resulting in a super-lush and authentic appearance in real life.
The Dunhill arrives in four sections and is easily assembled; the longest part of the process is fluffing the branches, given the tree’s towering height. We love how the lights are evenly dispersed from the tips to the interior trunk, and that replacement bulbs are included. More to know: If one bulb burns out, the rest of the strand stays on.
Valley Fir LED Lit Faux Christmas Tree
Williams SonomaThis gorgeous option from Balsam Hill is an incredibly realistic standout because it’s modeled after real firs from Maine, with “true needles” that mimic the color and texture of real evergreen trees. Pre-lit with either clear or clear and multicolored lights (we love to see the optionality!), the Valley Fir comes in 6.5-, 7.5- and 9-foot sizes, each of which is well worth the purchase. We had the chance to see one in real life and trust us when we say she’s a beaut.
Grandin Road Woodside Christmas Tree
Grandin Road If you’re looking for a big ol’ tree for your family to gather round this year, this is it. From Grandin Road’s holiday collection, the Woodside is a classic evergreen option, chock-full of thousands of branch tips (4,868 for the 7.
5-footer, and 8,248 for the 9-footer!), resulting in a tree that is both extra large and super realistic in appearance.
We tested it out IRL and can confirm the quick-connect pole system makes setup a breeze and that it’s incredibly dense and lush — the perfect main tree for any home with the space to accommodate its grander footprint.
Greyleigh Nordic Spruce Green Artificial Christmas Tree
Wayfair Full and gorgeous, this artificial spruce will have your guests fooled that it’s actually the real thing. Featuring more than 3,700 branch tips for the 7.5-footer and 5,000 for the nine-footer, the Nordic spruce from Wayfair brand Greyleigh will make a splash, whether you have it making a statement in your front entryway or commanding the corner of your family room.
More than 800 positive reviews and a 4.8-star rating confirm this is worth the investment — as did our reviewer who tested it IRL and said that, once fluffed, the tree was “magical” and that “it’s nearly impossible to tell that it’s faux!”
“I fully expected to be disappointed with some aspect of it, but when it arrived it was just as beautiful in person,” one reviewer Wayfair attests, adding, “[The] tree is nice and full and holds up all of my heavy ornaments.”
Fraser Hill Farm Foxtail Pine Christmas Tree, Various Sizing and Lighting Options
Fraser Hill If a truly lifelike faux tree is a must for you, then head straight to Fraser Hill Farm, which has loads of options — our favorite of which is this Foxtail Pine that has a lovely, natural silhouette, and extended branch lengths that make for easy ornament hanging.
Available in a variety of sizes and lighting configurations, the tree’s PVC needles are both flame-retardant and nonallergenic. Done and done!
Balsam Hill BH Balsam Fir Premium 6.5-Foot Artificial Christmas Tree
Balsam HillBalsam Hill’s artificial trees are leaders when it comes to ultrarealistic artificial options. In addition to their aforementioned “true needles,” the trees also have upward-sloping branches and a teardrop shape that will have everyone asking, “Is that real? Or is it fake?”
Frontgate Noble Fir Full-Profile Tree
Frontgate All of Frontgate’s faux trees are impressively realistic, this noble fir included. Plump and dense, the tree comes in three sizes, each one bursting with branch tips and warm white LED lights that last for 10,000 hours.
Including a remote and a steel-coated tree stand, the tree comes in multiple sections, each one labeled for easy assembly.
One happy customer has this to say: “It is stunning and stands so majestically. The needles do not look artificial, and the lights are positioned perfectly. We could not be happier with this purchase.”
Freshly Fallen Snowcrest Slim Profile Tree
Frontgate Flocked trees are having a moment, and no one is doing the aesthetic better than Frontgate. Boasting a “fresh dusting” of snow on all of its 1,600-plus tree tips, this slim tree is available in 7.5-, 9- and 10-foot heights, and features an equally hefty amount of lights — ensuring your sparkling tree can and will be seen through windows by passersby.
Our reviewer loved the pre-labeled sections that made assembly a breeze, and the ultra-strong steel gauge wiring in the tree tips that can easily support even the biggest of ornaments. More to know: The included powder-coated steel tree stand is incredibly sturdy.
Home Accents Holiday Sparkling Amelia Pine LED Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas Tree
The Home DepotHome Depot is a holiday HQ for most people, and this is the flocked tree the brand’s loyal shoppers are flocking to — pun intended! — this season. With nearly 800 positive reviews, this gorgeous tree is available in four heights (7, 7.5, 9 and 12 feet tall) and features not only a hefty dose of faux snow but also a slew of cute pine cones! More to know: The tree sets up quickly, thanks to its sections, and the on/off foot pedal makes for easy managing all season long.
Birch Lane Sierra 7.
5-Foot White Spruce Artificial Christmas Tree
Let us count the ways we love this pretty tree! Lightly flocked to look as if it has been freshly dusted with snow, the artificial white spruce contains more than 2,800 branch tips and 750 clear lights, making for one heck of an elegant tree. With 249 reviews and a 4.8-star rating, it’s a favorite among Birch Lane customers too.
Grandin Road Aspen Pine Flocked Tree
Grandin Road Another gorgeous flocked option, this tree from Grandin Road is a beautiful Aspen pine replica that looks incredibly lifelike in person. Dense and full of upward-sweeping branches and more than 3,000 tips (4,000 if you spring for the 9-footer!), the tree is an elegant-as-can-be option for any home this winter.
Best Choice Products 9-Foot Snow Flocked Artificial Pine Christmas Tree
AmazonMore proof the flocked trend is en fuego this year? One of Amazon’s top-selling trees is just that — perfectly peppered with faux snow! With more than 6,200 positive reviews and a 4.7-star rating, the flocked pine is a perennial favorite due to its full appearance and because it’s just so easy to assemble — simply attach the three pieces, fluff the branches and you’re good to go. Available in three heights (7, 7.5 and 9 feet tall), we’re homing in on the 7.5-footer mainly because of its under-$300 price tag. Now that’s a smokin’ deal, folks.
Wondershop 6-Foot Alberta Spruce Artificial Christmas Tree
Target A Target bestseller, this artificial Alberta spruce from Wondershop has more than 3,700 positive reviews and is ultra lightweight, coming in at just 10 pounds.
Constructed of plastic, the tree is perfect for outdoor areas but would be equally at home in your living space. Our favorite detail, however, is the price — 60 bucks is a steal for a tree this big!
Home Accent Holidays 12-Foot Wesley Long Needle Pine Artificial Christmas Tree
The Home DepotIf you’ve got soaring ceilings in your home — well, first off, we’re jealous. But secondly, you need a giant tree to show off just how vaulted your space is. And we’ve got just the tree to do it. Coming in at 12 feet tall, this spectacular faux pine from Home Depot is traditional in design, featuring more than 4,000 branch tips, a robust shape and 1,100 warm white LED lights. More than 2,700 shoppers have given the tree, which comes with a folding metal stand, a 4.6-star rating.
National Tree Company North Valley Spruce Artificial Christmas Tree
AmazonNo surprise here: National Tree Company makes a solid artificial tree. More than 2,800 Amazon reviewers have given the North Valley spruce, which comes in a whopping seven heights, a positive review, with many adding that once “fluffed” the tree looks incredibly real. Pre-strung with white lights and featuring hinged branch construction, it also comes with a sturdy metal stand.
Goplus Artificial Pine Christmas Tree
AmazonAn affordable unlit option, this Goplus pine is indoor- and outdoor-friendly and comes with a sturdy, four-pronged metal stand. With more than 5,400 positive reviews, it’s Amazon’s No. 1 bestseller in Christmas trees — and we have to say, the price can’t be beat.
Lighted Artificial Fir Christmas Tree
Birch LaneIf an all-white winter wonderland is more your taste, check out this fir tree from Birch Lane. Available in four different sizes, this tree quickly breaks up into three separate pieces for easy storage during the off-season.
Balsam Hill BH Fraser Fir Tree
Balsam HillThis Balsam Hill tree is a crowd-pleaser on all fronts: realistic-looking, easy to assemble and available in sizes to suit any space. Plus, it comes with a foot pedal so you can adjust the lights on your tree without even lifting a finger.
Lightkeeper Pro
Amazon We know, we know, this isn’t a tree — and this story is all about trees! — but listen, this is the holiday product everyone needs to know about this year.
Dubbed the Lightkeeper Pro, this handy, gun-shaped tool instantly repairs broken incandescent and LED light sets with a pull of the trigger. How? The tool shoots a pulse through the light set, finds the bad bulb and then somehow mini-welds and activates the shunt — which results in a fully working set of lights! With more than 6,000 positive Amazon reviews and a sub-$30 price tag, this is a holiday no-brainer. If you deal mostly with LED lights these days, you’ll want to pick up this version.
Note: The prices above reflect the retailers' listed price at the time of publication.
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Rating of the best Christmas trees 2020 - a review from Winter Story Eli.ru
Choosing an artificial Christmas tree for the New Year is not an easy task.
The variety of offers is so great that it's time to get confused. What kind of tree is suitable for a particular situation? How do expensive options differ from budget ones? The answers to these and other questions are in our today's article.
We will present you the most popular Christmas trees in various price categories - premium, standard, economy. Let's talk in detail about the unique features of each tree. You will learn about design novelties and the latest trends: black and multi-colored flocked models, as well as bright neon ones.
Normandy
It is customary to say about such Christmas trees: “Like alive!”. The classic model from Triumph Tree with a spreading tiered crown is really indistinguishable from a forest guest. A slender silhouette, a rich volume of branches with tips bent down, the natural shape of each needle - everything is conveyed incredibly realistically. Supporters of ready-made solutions will appreciate the spruce with built-in light bulbs.
Fans of original ideas will appreciate the "snowy" model.
Those who are looking for the most magnificent Christmas tree should pay attention to the "sister" of the classic beauty - Normandy Fluffy. Its distinguishing features are the traditional triangular shape and the most natural structure of the branches: their tips protrude beyond the crown and go down only a little. You can choose a model with needles of green, blue or gray-blue. Christmas trees with built-in lights or the effect of snow are also popular.
Bayberry
Luxurious tree from the National Tree Company brand with a classic triangular silhouette captivates with an amazing resemblance to a living tree. Both cast needles and brown bases of twigs look like real ones. Amazingly lush needles and juicy shade are the main advantages of the American model. For limited spaces, an option with narrower lower tiers is suitable.
Gorgeous Bayberry in festive lights looks like she stepped out of a glossy Christmas photo.
To enjoy this miracle, you no longer have to manually connect the parts of the garland. The decoration is already skillfully woven into the branches, and the cords are hidden in the trunk. Thanks to the innovative Power Connect system, the contacts close automatically. It is enough to assemble the parts of the trunk, connect the structure to the outlet - and the bulbs will shine!
Russian Beauty Premium
Spruce of rare beauty with a telling name is the real queen of Russian forests. Its main advantage is a unique crown of an impeccably even shape. This is achieved by dense rosettes in which the tips of the branches are collected. Long cast needles delight with lively elasticity, and bright color refreshes the space. The natural charm of the Russian Beauty Premium is emphasized by shining light bulbs - they are already decorated with models with a built-in garland.
Colorado
The pride of the National Tree Company brand and the favorite of the owners of exquisite taste.
Colorado can be mistaken for a relative of the Kremlin Christmas trees: its needles are of the same noble pale blue hue. Blotches of green and brown tones enliven the tree even more, and natural cones on fluffy branches make it truly luxurious. A spruce with light bulbs does not need additional decorations - this is a finished masterpiece of festive design. The compact version of Colorado is an ideal solution for a small area.
Carolina
A fluffy pine tree with natural cones that looks like it was just brought from the winter forest. It seems that its branches are still trembling from frost. This effect is created due to the execution of needles from different materials. Needles made of fishing line and cast are covered with a soft green flocked coating, like frost, and PVC branches are much darker. Color transitions give the model from the National Tree Company brand a unique lively charm. Carolina with built-in lights looks magical even without rich decor.
Sherwood Premium cast + PVC
One of the most popular trees in the Triumph Tree range. The classic Sherwood model is distinguished by its majestic stature and amazing realism of performance. The paws protruding in tiers create a natural relief of the silhouette. The combination of cast needles on the outer branches and soft PVC needles at the very trunk makes the tree fluffy and extraordinarily alive. A Christmas tree with a ready-made light decor will save you the hassle of garlands. Sherwood Premium slim will help solve the problem of limited spaces.
Georgia Slim
An elegant Christmas tree, as if heading up into the sky, fills the space with lively positive energy. This is facilitated by the performance features. The tips of fluffy cast branches are much lighter than the main needles. They look like young spruce shoots - hence the feeling of freshness and lightness. And the mood of the holiday will give a whole extravaganza of warm white and red light bulbs.
Lights of traditional Christmas colors, a slim silhouette and comfortable placement are the main advantages of this novelty of the 2020 season.
Premium models with décor and snow effect
Baltika Silver
One of the new models captivating with its aristocratic appearance at first sight. The combined needles, cast and PVC, form an impeccable silhouette and give the crown a luxurious natural splendor. But the main advantage of Baltika Silver is an unusual smoky blue hue. The branches seem to be covered with silvery morning hoarfrost, which becomes brighter at the tips - this effect is given by the spraying of snow-white flock.
Ice Queen
A novelty that claims to be the rival of the beautiful Carolina. This model also combines three types of needles. Needles are cast, made of fishing line and PVC together form a voluminous silhouette of a classic triangular shape. Inclined fluffy paws and long straight branches give the crown a natural heterogeneity.
And the Christmas tree rightfully received the name Ice Queen for the fabulous “snowiness” obtained by flocking. Against the background of emerald-silvery needles, natural cones look especially charming.
Imperial
This tree got its proud name not by chance - the model was created according to the best classical patterns. The traditional triangle shape, soft PVC needles, imitation of natural wood at the base of the branches - thanks to these features, the Imperial looks quite solid. Thick snow on the tips of the branches not only adds realism to the tree, but also brings touching notes to the image: you just want to warm up the powdered paws. A model with a built-in garland will be a great decoration for the holiday.
Snow Tale
The original Christmas tree from the brand National Tree Company is an absolute hit of the last seasons. Thanks to the "snow" coating with a slight sheen, soft PVC needles look like candied - both visually and even to the touch.
Natural buds and clusters of bright red berries on the branches create a fresh forest look, while the model looks dressy. Snow Tale is a ready-made solution for those who want to get a spectacular New Year's tree. For a small area, a compact version is suitable.
Alaska
Spectacular Christmas tree seems to have just arrived from the land of frost and snowstorms. From the top to the lower tier, it is covered with a thick layer of artificial snow. Lush, spreading PVC branches seem to bend under its weight. The original tree will help create the atmosphere of a real northern winter. And in the model with a built-in garland, an unusually realistic performance is combined with a touch of magic. The lights that make their way from under the fluffy snow coating seem fabulous.
Everest
Classical triangular silhouette, elastic needles, natural naturalness - these are the main features of this stylish Christmas tree. A harmonious combination of cast and PVC branches gives the model a lush volume and an impeccable shape.
The designers decorated the tree with soft, freshly fallen snow – its role is played by a white flocked coating. Everest with ready-made light bulbs looks like an enchanted spruce from a New Year's story. For this option, you need a minimum of decor, or you can do without it at all.
Colored Christmas trees - the trend of the season 2020
St. Petersburg black
Black Christmas trees have recently been very popular with fans of non-trivial festive surroundings. A worthy example is the St. Petersburg model, which has been in great demand for several seasons. A tree with a classic silhouette and lush PVC needles that catches the eye with a bold color scheme. The deep dark shade of the needles will effectively contrast with bright balls, and candles, garlands and designer crafts will turn an unusual fir tree into a real art object.
Teddy Pink
A novelty that can attract the attention of those who follow the trends. Designers have developed the theme of snow cover, but have moved away from imitation of natural patterns.
The result was impressive - a Christmas tree, generously covered with pink "snow". Thanks to the combination of needles from fishing line and PVC, the crown of the tree looks natural. But the flocked coating of caramel shade gives it a fantastic look. You can emphasize the original idea by dressing up Teddy Pink with golden balloons, handmade toys or vintage jewelry.
Teddy Red
Boldness, charisma, passion - everything that carries the red color, the designers tried to embody in this unusual Christmas tree. The traditional triangular shape makes it similar to real trees, the combined PVC needles and fishing line successfully imitate natural splendor. This is where the similarity with the "forest sisters" ends. Teddy Red is an emphatically decorative model that true aesthetes can appreciate. On the scarlet crown, gold and silver toys resembling jewelry will organically look.
Neon trees - a bright solution for a celebration
Light of neon lights is a symbol of not only a holiday, but also progress, fresh ideas, bold decisions.
It was this idea that manufacturers invested in the creation of bright Christmas trees. Miniature trees up to 80 cm high will help make the New Year's interior original and stylish.
The Sapphire series includes models in several colors:
- yellow,
- green,
- pink,
- blue.
Blue fir-trees with white tips of branches look especially interesting. But the trees of all shades are charming - they delight with grace and proud "posture". Straight branches, directed upwards, form a lush crown. Short, fully molded needles look like real ones. However, the true charm of these fir trees lies in their demonstrative artificiality, which is becoming a trend in modern design.
The stand of each tree is covered with a canvas bag, which also serves as a decorative piece. It is quite possible to do without other additions. If you want to make the Christmas tree even more expressive, decorate it with matte toys and a thin LED garland - you will get a harmonious look.
Compact Christmas trees: beauty and convenience
Alpine
A narrow Christmas tree that combines originality, aesthetics and practicality. Fully cast needles, almost indistinguishable from the real one, are generously covered with fluffy white flock snow. The main feature of the model is a high leg, skillfully imitating a natural trunk. Thanks to this, the tree will easily fit in a small area, and small children and pets will not be able to get toys.
Dakota
A miniature tree with ready-made decor is a godsend for those who trust the taste of experienced designers. Twigs with combined needles of fishing line and PVC form a natural silhouette and give it splendor. The tips of the needles seem to be silvered with hoarfrost, and in the depths of the crown the lights of the garland flicker. The Christmas tree is decorated with gold and red balls, clusters of scarlet berries add a touch of sophistication. Stand-planter harmoniously completes the spectacular image.
Carrington
A slender tree with an elongated silhouette that gives it sophistication. The crown looks like a real one due to the combination of PVC and cast needles. The tips of the outer branches are lighter than the main tone - this enhances the impression of naturalness and adds freshness. The lower tiers are narrower, which allows you to install a tree anywhere. A model with a built-in garland will greatly simplify the process of festive decoration.
Popular Christmas trees of the standard category
Empress
Bright green color, lush three-layer PVC needles, voluminous silhouette - everything in this Christmas tree is solid and majestic. Imitation of living wood at the base of the needles adds realism to the image. Natural cones as decoration give the Empress a natural charm. Those who are looking for brighter options will like the model with snow-covered branch tips.
Triumph Nord
A classic Christmas tree with an unusual design.
Soft PVC needles are organically combined with fluffy twigs from fishing line - the needles on their tips are shorter. Thanks to this solution, the model resembles a fluffy taiga pine. The Triumph Nord variant with a reduced diameter of the lower tiers will help solve the problem of a limited area.
Forest Beauty
Herringbone of classic silhouette with lush combined needles. PVC branches are responsible for the volume. Fishing needles - for the uniqueness of the model. Tiny ice floes seem to sparkle on their white tips - against the background of a dense green crown, this looks elegant and impressive. The forest beauty with light bulbs will take care of the garlands from you. A compact version can easily fit in a small room.
Economy category Christmas trees - a good purchase
Cleopatra
Charming Russian-made Christmas tree with a classic triangular silhouette. The needles are made of soft PVC, brownish veins on the branches successfully imitate natural wood.
The traditional green model has the ability to create an atmosphere of soulful home celebration. Cleopatra in a snow-white version will appeal to lovers of original New Year's ideas.
Smile
A nice Christmas tree of the Russian brand MOROZCO is distinguished by a deep dark green color that taiga trees are so famous for. Paws fixed on the trunk with long needles give the crown a natural relief. Three-ply PVC needles provide rich volume, while brown veins on the branches add a natural look.
Metelitsa
A lovely snow-white Russian-made Christmas tree that will help create a festive entourage in the spirit of a real winter fairy tale. The model with a wide lower tier and a pronounced top admires the correct silhouette and splendor. PVC needles are so soft that you just want to touch them.
The New Year is just around the corner, it's time to choose the main decoration of the holiday. In the online store "Winter Story" you will find a wide range of Christmas trees for every taste and budget.
Is it difficult to decide on a model? Want to get more details? Our managers will answer all questions and give professional advice.
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How to decorate a Christmas tree and how to decorate it: ideas, options and tips
Decorating a Christmas tree is one of the most enjoyable and exciting stages of preparing for the holiday, especially for kids. Sequins, tinsel, mysterious boxes with delicate delicate toys... This ritual brings generations together, creates a festive atmosphere, when even adults, along with children, sincerely expect magic. How to decorate a Christmas tree so that it really becomes a decoration of the living room, causing the delight of the kids and the admiration of adults?
A Christmas tree decorated with toys can look elegant and festive - or it can be bulky and ridiculous, if you do not take into account some decorating rules.
Yes, decorating a Christmas tree with balls, garlands and tinsel is a whole science. To get started, make sure you choose and set up your Christmas tree correctly.
Step 1. Decide on the size
Do not put a very large tree in a small room - it will only clutter up the space and visually make the room smaller. The distance from the top of the Christmas tree to the ceiling should be at least 30 cm. It is better to install a small Christmas tree on an elevation - for example, a table draped with fabric or a stable stool. The fluffier the Christmas tree, the thicker its needles - the less decorations you will need.
Step 2. Choose a place
Even the most beautiful Christmas tree should not interfere with hosts and guests. Do not install the tree in the aisle - it is best if there are several square meters of unused space around. Otherwise, someone, squeezing between the tree and the table, will certainly overturn it. If you have chosen a live Christmas tree, install it away from the battery so that the needles do not crumble even before the chiming clock.
Check the stability of the tree - it will be very unpleasant if the tree falls from the slightest push. If the base of the Christmas tree is not very beautiful, hide it under a snowdrift of tinsel or drapery.
Step 3: Design a style
Do you pull out the same box of Christmas decorations every year and always decorate the tree the same way? Isn't it time for a change? Decorating a Christmas tree is a very interesting and creative process, you can involve the whole family in it. Come up with a new concept. For example, you can dress up an American-style Christmas tree with scarlet and gold toys, or decorate your home with an eco-friendly Christmas tree with homemade toys made from cones, wood, straw, and dried fruit crafts. How about a "sweet" Christmas tree decorated with bonbonnieres, candies, gingerbread and other goodies? Or do you prefer an elegant monochrome style with toys of different shapes and sizes, but the same color? Imagine, invent and be inspired by examples from magazines and the Internet.
Step 4. Follow the order
You probably already know this, but we remind you: you should start decorating the Christmas tree with a garland. After that, you can hang toys - first large ones, then smaller ones. The larger the toy, the lower it should hang. Do not forget about the top - it can be decorated with a glass toy, a star, and even a bow. The final touch is tinsel, beads or "rain".
Color schemes for decorating the New Year's beauty
Christmas tree decorations should be combined with each other. Designers advise choosing 2-3 colors and sticking to this range. Otherwise, the tree will look somewhat careless and even tasteless.
Classic New Year's combination - bright red and gold. These colors look very good on Christmas trees with dark green needles. To add lightness and freshness, you can complement the red-gold palette with white toys.
Silver and white toys are also very popular - your Christmas tree looks like it is covered with sparkling frost and decorated with real icicles! By the way, today on sale it is easy to find very realistic glass icicles and artificial "snow" in the form of a spray, which is visually completely indistinguishable from the real one.
Silver-white decor looks very impressive on forest beauties with bluish needles.
In recent years, one-color decoration of the Christmas tree has become fashionable. If you like this idea, choose both toys, tinsel, and a garland in the same color - for example, blue, red, blue or gold. Monochrome Christmas trees look very stylish and elegant. Well-known brands even release one-color collections of toys so that buyers do not waste time choosing the right shade.
A more avant-garde solution is a black and white Christmas tree. Today, artificial Christmas trees with white needles are sold in stores, and black decorations look amazing on them!
Note
A subtle touch - gift wrapping that matches the color of Christmas decorations.
Christmas decoration toys
The choice of Christmas tree decorations is huge these days! In addition to all the usual balls, snowflakes and icicles, you can find a variety of figured toys, toys made of wood, felt, tin, plastic, ceramics, vintage and ultra-modern jewelry, tiny gift boxes, flags and bows, there are even artificial flowers and twigs with fruits and berries .
One of the most noticeable trends in New Year's decor is transparent balls and flasks with tiny compositions inside: a small house covered in snow, a street in a festively decorated town, Santa Claus with a bag of gifts or a miniature Christmas tree. You can buy a ready-made ball or an empty blank to create your own, unique toy.
Wood and metal decorations look very nice - deliberately worn and as if homemade, they will add charm to a rustic Christmas tree.
Designers do not recommend broadcasting everything at the Christmas tree at once, mixing crystal and metal, "old" and modern toys. Make sure that all decorations are kept in the same concept.
By the way
Usually, toys are hung on a Christmas tree with a thread, but today you can buy special plastic hooks to match the needles - they are invisible and look more neat. Another option is to use thin fabric ribbons tied in a bow instead of a thread. Ribbons look especially good in combination with balls.
Christmas tree decoration with garlands
There are so many garlands on sale today! To decorate the Christmas tree, you can purchase the usual bulbs on a cord or a luminous grid, icicle bulbs, cluster garlands, garlands with miniature LED bulbs, with curly shades in the form of birds, stars, cones, lanterns, hearts, snowflakes, bells and candles. There are also large candles with clothespins - they are attached to the branches of the Christmas tree and burn with a natural, slightly trembling "flame".
A garland can be hung even if there is no socket next to the Christmas tree - a lot of battery-powered products are now being produced.
Be sure to turn on the garland before continuing to decorate the Christmas tree. Check if there are dark spots, if the lights are evenly distributed.
Decoration of the stand
An uncovered crosspiece can spoil even the most elegant Christmas tree, so it is better to decorate this unattractive detail somehow.
A piece of white, silver or gold fabric is the simplest and most obvious solution. You can buy a ready-made "skirt" made of dense fabric, decorated with New Year's motifs - appliqués and embroidery. This "skirt" not only covers the base of the Christmas tree, but also serves as a cozy rug on which you can arrange gifts. And the “skirt” with flickering LEDs is an amazing and unusual decoration in itself!
A special basket without a bottom looks interesting too, which creates the feeling that the Christmas tree is set right in it. And if you are nostalgic for the times of your childhood, when your mother arranged a cotton "snowdrift" under the Christmas tree, buy a special "snow blanket" - a very soft and fluffy polyester rug that really looks like fresh snow.
Christmas compositions
Even if your Christmas tree is an example of taste and style, don't forget about other decorations. The tradition of decorating the house with New Year's compositions came to us from Europe and very quickly took root.
In Soviet times, many put figures of Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden next to the Christmas tree, but now there are much more such decorations. Of amazing beauty, author's dolls can depict both a ruddy grandfather with his blond granddaughter, and angels, fairies and elves. Santa Claus's wooden sleigh will look very nice next to the Christmas tree (you can put gifts on them), deer figurines or a tiny snow-covered hut, in the window of which light flickers. Add a festive mood - decorate the walls and shelves with garlands of intertwined spruce branches, hang a Christmas wreath on the door, and arrange candles in festive candlesticks on the table.
Trends of the season
Even Christmas decor is subject to fashion trends! And although the trends here change relatively slowly, they still exist. Here are some of the hottest trends:
Bows . Big or small, lush or very simple, as if tied with children's fingers, bows adorn a good half of designer Christmas trees this season.
Textile . Soft toys made of felt, burlap or fabric look cozy and are ideal for country-style decor. The best choice for a Christmas tree in the country! Plus, you don't have to worry about them breaking. Soft cozy felt snowmen and angels, tiny boots, pom-pom balls, hearts, birds and snowflakes - choose to your taste.
Vintage . Many Christmas tree decoration manufacturers have looked to the past and released collections of "antique" toys - exactly the same as those used to decorate Christmas trees in Victorian times. If you are also fascinated by the old days, then this trend is for you.
Natural materials . Wood, bark, cones and tubes of cinnamon, dried orange slices and crafts made from them, as well as cardboard, twine, twigs and burlap - all these materials have been successfully used to decorate Christmas trees in recent years. Nothing strange, country style and eco-style are among the most noticeable fashion trends.
Flowers .
By the New Year, everyone has time to miss the summer. A Christmas tree decorated with flowers, garlands of leaves and berries, toys in the form of butterflies and dragonflies is a compromise between nostalgia for summer days and winter festive mood.
Symbol of the year . The Eastern calendar has entered our lives so tightly that it is not even clear how we celebrated the New Year before. To "appease" the symbol of the year, you need to use everything that he "loves" in decorating the interior. The coming year will pass under the sign of the Red Fire Monkey. And this means that cheerful monkeys or red toys should be hung on the Christmas tree, more candles and garlands should be lit. Monkeys love fruits, so the "mistress of the year" will appreciate toys in the form of pineapples, apples, nuts and other goodies. You can complement the decor with candied fruits and sweets.
Christmas tree decorating ideas
We have some ideas for you to decorate your Christmas tree.
Use them for inspiration while preparing for the holidays!
Winter Garden
Cover the Christmas tree cross with a wicker basket. Hang a garland with light bulbs in the form of flowers or butterflies. Decorations should match the general theme - flowers made of fabric or paper, glass dragonflies and butterflies, berry clusters, birds made of glass or real feathers are suitable. Instead of tinsel, you can use wide translucent fabric ribbons.
American Dream
The base of the Christmas tree can be covered with a "skirt" with a deer pattern or an artificial snowdrift. For decor, choose large red and gold balls without unnecessary details, gold brocade bows, striped candy canes - real or glass. Instead of a garland, you can use light bulbs in the form of candles on clothespins, but you can do without tinsel at all. But do not forget to hang a traditional Christmas wreath on the door and arrange bright gift boxes under the Christmas tree.
Happy New Year!
"White Christmas"
For this style of Christmas tree, you will need an artificial snow bank to disguise the cross, a garland with colorless bulbs and a variety of toys - but they must all be either white or transparent. Simple balls and decorations in the form of snowflakes and icicles are ideal, and icicles on short strings should be hung on the tips of branches. The final touch is artificial snow in a spray, which should generously “pollinate” the Christmas tree. Ice beauty is ready!
Country Holiday
Country-style Christmas tree should be fluffy, green and - ideally - natural. Although high-quality artificial is also suitable. The cross can be masked with a wicker basket or straw. Choose decorations made from natural materials - vine balls, cones, carved wooden figures, compositions from dried orange slices and cinnamon sticks, felt toys and homemade gingerbread cookies will be appropriate.
