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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

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A 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 Road

Available 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

Wayfair

A 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

Frontgate

We 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

Wayfair

Not 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 Sonoma

This 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 Hill

Balsam 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 Depot

Home 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

Birch Lane

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

Amazon

More 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 Depot

If 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

Amazon

No 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

Amazon

An 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 Lane

If 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 Hill

This 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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Best Realistic Christmas Trees for All Budgets

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A round-up of the 16 most realistic Christmas trees for all kinds of budgets and decorating styles.

Consider this the nerd lab of finding the most realistic Christmas trees.

Finding the best fake Christmas tree that actually looks real is like finding a unicorn and a pot of gold in the same day, but by golly, I think we did it.

I’ve admitted this before and I’ll say it again… I’m a research nerd. I cannot help it.

It is physically impossible for me to buy anything online without reading reviews and comparing a bajillion different similar items. So I had a hay day doing a ton of homework for finding the best artificial Christmas trees this year so that you don’t have to.

The Most Realistic Artificial Christmas Trees

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We’ve had our fair share of the good, the bad, and the ugly with Christmas trees over the years.

Recently, they’ve come SUCH a long way that sometimes it’s difficult to tell apart the real from the fake until you really get up close and personal with them.

Best Sparse Christmas Tree

We bought this artificial sparse Christmas tree for our living room two years ago, and we’re still completely happy. It’s as beaut without a lotta moolah.

If you love the look of a charmingly sparse Christmas tree, this one is the perfect budget-friendly pre-lit option under $300.

We have 8 foot ceilings, and the 7.5 feet tall option fit with just enough room to spare for a star tree topper. It’s on the slim slide making it great for small spaces.

The scrawny Alpine tree look is best suited for rustic, cottage, Scandinavian styles. They’re so easy to decorate because they’re so beautiful in their perfect imperfection without any ornaments at all, if you prefer the minimal look.

But they’re wide spaces between branches making decorating boughs easier than other tree types.

The high quality “pine needles” on its branches are rigid, yet slim making them appear lifelike even up close.

This tree is definitely much more easy to assemble than any other tree we’ve own because the branch tips need very little fluffing when we pull it out of its storage bag each year.

It comes with a foot pedal switch to make turning on lights easier too (though hooking up a smart plug to your outlet is even better).

Best Flocked Christmas Tree

The best part about this flocked Christmas tree is it makes any colored ornaments pop beautifully against the white, snowy branches.

But if you prefer a neutral look, the fluffy white branches create a glamorous almost metallic look against twinkle lights.

We love using a flocked Christmas tree in our girls’ playroom filled with handmade ornaments our family has collected over the years, brought home from preschool or doing arts & crafts with Grandma.

The white flocking helps those hodgepodge ornaments actually look cohesive with a little ribbon thrown in.

The flocking on this tree is very thick and fluffy, despite being in and out of the attic over the past four years.

Best Traditional Christmas Tree

This traditional pre-lit Christmas tree we use in our dining room, the Spruce kind that is a full but not “fat” shape, works so well if you prefer a standard tree.

If your family has mixed preferences between white, colored, or twinkling LED lights, this tree has different settings for all of them so you can change the look or effect at the click of a button.

Realistic Cheap Christmas Tree Tip

If you want a fake Christmas tree that look as realistic as possible but you don’t want to shell out too much for the pricier versions, buy an unlit tree instead and add lights yourself.

It might require an extra few minutes in the decorating process, but it can sometimes save a couple hundred bucks this way. And it gives you the flexibility to add multicolor lights if you prefer that more retro style instead.

We used this unlit sparse Christmas tree a couple of years ago that took some extra effort in the decorating process, but I loved having that natural look for cheaper than the pre-lit version.

We totally went overboard with the lights by adding the strands ourselves but that just made it extra glowy at night. Not a bad problem, right?

How to Make a Fake Tree Look Realistic

Here are a few more tips you can try to make your artificial tree look like the real thing.

Got any other tips you’d add?

Or other fake tree recommendations you would add to the list this holiday season? The more the merrier (literally). Ho Ho Ho.

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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:

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 spectacular. 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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Artificial Christmas trees have long become an alternative to live Christmas trees during the winter holidays. "DP"

When artificial Christmas trees appeared

The idea to replace a live Christmas tree with an artificial one arose more than 200 years ago, when the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree for Christmas and New Year was already established in many countries of the world.

It is believed that the first artificial Christmas trees, similar to real ones, appeared in Germany in the middle of the 19th century, but there is evidence that artificial Christmas trees were used much earlier: at the beginning of the 18th century in the USA, in the state of Pennsylvania.

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Which Christmas tree is more environmentally friendly: live or artificial

Not everyone could afford a live Christmas tree, so local enterprising residents came up with the idea of ​​making wooden cones and painting them green. Such "Christmas trees" without fluffy paws looked a little like real ones and did not receive much popularity.

Green Christmas tree cones are popular now: the main Christmas tree of Yekaterinburg in 2020.

Author: Varvara Guseva/nashural.ru

And already in Germany, towards the end of the 19th century, artificial Christmas trees began to be made from goose feathers, which were attached to a pyramidal structure that repeats the shape of a spruce. Feathers painted green, which served as an imitation of needles, were attached to a wooden "trunk" with the help of "branches" made of wire. Artificial Christmas trees, like living ones, were decorated not only with garlands and toys, but also with candles. To minimize the risk of fires, the "branches" on such a structure were located far enough from the "trunk", so that the artificial Christmas trees of those years cannot be called fluffy beauties. However, practical German housewives appreciated the innovation: the main advantage of such a Christmas tree was that it did not crumble.

Who invented the modern artificial Christmas tree

An artificial Christmas tree, reminiscent of modern ones, appeared in the USA in 1930.

The technology was invented by the ADDIS company: instead of feathers, stiff bristles were used on a strong frame, it imitated needles better, and the tree began to look more natural. Prior to the production of Christmas trees, the company produced accessories for toilet rooms, in particular toilet brushes. The same technology, with bristles, was also used to make Christmas trees.

Artificial Christmas trees of this type took root, the technology existed for about 30 years - until it was replaced by the fashion for aluminum Christmas trees. Such silver Christmas trees began to be made in Chicago in 1958, they were exported to many countries, including the USSR. Space exploration contributed to the fascination with "futuristic" aluminum trees, but in 1965 interest in artificial New Year's beauties faded sharply. In the United States, the cartoon "Christmas Charlie Brown" was released, the main character of which is looking for the true meaning of the main winter holiday and finds it in a real, live Christmas tree.

Where is the world's oldest artificial Christmas tree

The world's oldest artificial Christmas tree is in Chippenham, UK. In 2022, she turned 136 years old.

Just 30 cm (1 ft) tall, this Christmas tree is owned by Paul Parker and holds the Guinness World Record for being the oldest Christmas tree still standing.

Table Christmas tree in a ceramic pot Paul Parker inherited from his mother Janet. Prior to this, the Christmas tree belonged to Parker's great-great-aunt Lou, who acquired it in 1886, possibly from the famous Woolworths department store. At 19On the 40th, she gave the tree to her great-niece Janet Parker, Paul's mother, who died in 2008 at the age of 69 and bequeathed the family heirloom to her son.

The oldest artificial Christmas tree in the world.

Author: Guinness Book of Records

The Christmas tree entered the Guinness Book of Records after Parker showed experts letters and photographs proving that the Christmas tree had been decorated for every Christmas since its inception in the family, and experts at Christie's auction house confirmed the authenticity of the tree. This was done thanks to the special painting of the ceramic pot in which the Christmas tree is located: it depicts cherubs and the Virgin Mary, which was typical of the time of Queen Victoria.

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