Best Artificial Christmas Trees
Best Artificial Christmas Trees – Christmas trees are a classic element in holiday decorating.
However, some people don’t like the fuss and mess of a live tree, while others have allergies that preclude them from displaying a real evergreen.
Buying an artificial Christmas tree might save you the hassle of heading out to the tree farm on a cold day to choose a real tree (cue the iconic Christmas Vacation scene), but there are a few factors to consider before you make a selection.
An artificial tree can also be a more eco-friendly and cost-effective option than chopping down a live fir.
If you’re wondering how to choose an artificial Christmas tree, consider the size, accents, and height.
Use these helpful ideas as a guide when purchasing your fake trees for the holidays.
Best Artificial Christmas Trees – Pre-lit Fake Trees: Pre-lit artificial trees are a great way to minimize setup and cleanup (and avoid the holiday trauma of a giant ball of tangled lights).
However, pre-lit fake trees are generally more expensive, and you can’t change the size or color of the lights from year to year.
Swapping burned-out lights for fresh ones may also be a challenge.
If you choose a pre-lit fake tree, look for one that is labeled “continuous on” or “with burn-out protection.”
This means that if a single bulb on the strand burns out, the rest of the lights stay on.
Best Artificial Christmas Trees – Flocked or Accented Fake Trees: When an artificial tree is flocked, its branches look like they have been dusted with snow or glitter.
You can choose how flocked you want your fake tree to be; some are dusted more heavily than others.
Additional fake tree accents also may include natural-looking elements, such as pinecones and berries.
Keep in mind that these items cannot be removed, so choose flocked or accented fake trees may not match your decorating style if it changes from year to year.
Pro Tip – The density or tip count indicates how full your fake tree looks.
Best Artificial Christmas Trees – When purchasing, evaluate your fake tree’s branches for sturdiness; if you have lots of ornaments, you want branches sturdy enough to hold them.
Best Artificial Christmas Trees – Fraser Fir Slim Profile Tree 10′
$2,125
Created in the vision of an iconic evergreen, the Fraser Tree’s lifelike appearance will convince even the most discerning eye.
Full branches and hinged construction ensure continued durability over the years.
Long-lasting LED lights mimic an incandescent glow and are secured in place.
Easy one-cord assembly in under 3 minutes.
Tip count: 7,133 on the 10 ft.
Light Count: 1,200 on the 10 ft.
10,000-hour warm white LED lights
To assemble, lift the lightweight pieces into the coupling, push to click them into place, then plug in a single cord
Includes a remote control and powder coated steel tree stand 10 ft. has seven sections.
Labels on each section take the guesswork out of assembly.
Lifelike needles are molded from natural cuttings.
Tips are reinforced with heavy-gauge steel so you can securely hang your favorite ornaments.
Shape tree by fluffing out the branches and tips
6 ft. cord
Indoor use only
A Frontgate exclusive.
Best Artificial Christmas Trees – Noble Fir Full Profile Tree 9′
$2,125
Statuesque, symmetrical and layered with born-to-decorate branches.
The most soaring of all the fir trees, the Noble dots the pristine mountains of the Pacific Northwest.
And our Noble Tree captures the natural beauty of this majestic fir by duplicating its regal branches and nuanced deep-green color.
Easy one-cord assembly in under 3 minutes.
Tip count: 7,895 on the 9 ft.
Light Count: 1,500 on the 9 ft.
10,000-hour warm white LED lights
To assemble, lift the lightweight pieces into the coupling, twist to click them into place, then plug in a single cord
Includes a remote control and powder coated steel tree stand
9 ft. has five sections.
Labels on each section take the guesswork out of assembly.
Lifelike needles are molded from natural cuttings.
Tips are reinforced with heavy-gauge steel so you can securely hang your favorite ornaments.
Shape tree by fluffing out the branches and tips
6 ft. cord
Indoor use only
Best Artificial Christmas Trees – Freshly Fallen Snowcrest Full Profile Tree 9′
A majestic recreation of a Fraser fir adorned with a fresh dusting of “snow”.
The lush foliage, masterfully created from molds of natural cuttings, is lightly flocked and illuminated by thousands of warm white LED lights.
Easy one-cord assembly in under 3 minutes.
Tip count: 2,248 on the 7-1/2 ft. version; 3,850 on the 9 ft.; 5,440 on the 10 ft.
Light count: 2,500 on the 7-1/2 ft. version; 3,500 on the 9 ft.; 4,300 on the 10 ft.
10,000-hour warm white LED lights
Includes a remote control and powder coated steel tree stand
Lifelike needles are molded from natural cuttings
To assemble, lift the lightweight pieces into the coupling, push to click them into place, then plug in a single cord.
Tips are reinforced with heavy-gauge steel so you can securely hang your favorite ornaments.
Shape tree by fluffing out the branches and tips
7-1/2 ft. version has three sections; 9 ft. and 10 ft. have four sections.
Labels on each take the guesswork out of assembly.
78-inch cord
Indoor use only
Best Artificial Christmas Trees – Balsam Hill Fraser Fir Flip Tree 9′
$2,099
Enjoy decorating with elegance and ease this Christmas.
The BH Fraser Fir is crafted to capture the graceful shape and color of its namesake in nature.
It as lifelike True Needle® foliage is designed with 40 different tip variations molded from real Fraser fir branches, the most variety on any of our trees.
Our patented Flip Tree system eliminates all the heavy lifting, saving you time and effort by simplifying the set-up process.
Natural Characteristics
Widely regarded as the best Christmas tree species in nature, the Abies fraseri is native to the forests of North Carolina and surrounding Appalachian states.
The BH Fraser Fir takes inspiration from this beautiful tree.
Dark green needles with silver undersides, along with a more organically shaped treetop, accurately replicate the vibrant color and natural silhouette of farm grown Fraser firs.
With innovative Flip Tree design, simply rotate the base of the tree into place and attach the top portion.
The sturdy stand has improved rolling and locking capabilities for effortless assembly and storage.
Crafted with True Needle foliage featuring 40 variations of Fraser fir branch tips for a more organic, lifelike look.
Easy Plug® system incorporates light connections in the trunk, so lighting your tree is as simple as plugging it into a socket.
Trees pre-lit with innovative Twinkly® LED lights allow you to create and control different light colors, light shows, or choose from a pre-programmed selection of patterns and colors, all from your phone using the mobile app.
Semi-fluffed branch tips feature memory wire for additional support when hanging ornaments, and to reduce fluffing time in future years.
Best Artificial Christmas Trees – Fraser Fir Full width 9 1/2′
$1,800
Molded from a live Abies fraseri, this is the world’s most realistic Fraser Fir, meticulously strung with the best LED lights.
Available exclusively from Hammacher Schlemmer, it is the only tree with three-dimensional, injection-molded branch tips that replicate the exact growth patterns, cascading branches, and fine, soft green needles of a freshly cut Fraser Fir.
Unlike false claims made by others, this tree is truly the fullest, with more tips than any tree on the market.
Its memory wire branches instantly fan out, resulting in a fuller, more natural-looking tree that requires minimal shaping.
The World’s Best Prelit Fraser Fir tree has LEDs that last 25,000 hours—8X longer than typical incandescents while consuming 98% less power.
The lights produce the same traditional warm glow. A remote control turns the lights on and off. White or multicolored lights.
Pole Connect Technology
Eliminates the need to connect light cords together for each trunk section.
Best Artificial Christmas Trees – Barcana Appalachian Fir Tree 7 1/2′
$1,750
Appalachian fir Christmas tree.
Indoor use only.
PVC/MGO/metal/wire.
Approx. 7.5 ft. tall.
Imported.
Boxed weight, approximately 108 lbs.
Best Artificial Christmas Trees – Selecting an Artificial Christmas Tree Height and Width
Most artificial Christmas trees for the holidays come in one of three widths, generally labeled as full, slim, or pencil.
Artificial trees also come in a range of heights, beginning at the tabletop size and increasing usually in half-foot increments up to about 12 feet.
To ensure the best fake tree for your home, measure the spot where you plan to display the fake Christmas tree and leave enough room to maneuver around it to decorate.
Allow for at least 6 inches from the ceiling and the wall to accommodate any tree topper you decide to use in future years.
As for the width of the tree, you should choose a full-size artificial Christmas tree if you have a spacious area and a narrow or slim one for limited spaces.
If space is a real concern, you can opt for a flat-back Christmas tree, which allows the tree to sit closer to the wall while still giving you the classic holiday look.
Best Artificial Christmas Trees – Lights or No Lights?
Consider whether a pre-lit tree is worth the added cost.
Typically, pre-lit trees are more expensive, but having one will save you time and stress when it’s time to decorate the tree.
Plus, you don’t have to worry about untangling strands of lights after you drag the holiday boxes up from the basement.
If you decide to buy a pre-lit Christmas tree, you’ll also need to consider what kind of lights are the best option for you.
Pre-lit artificial trees come with either incandescent or LED lights.
There are benefits to both, as LED lights consume less electricity and produce less heat than incandescent bulbs, but incandescent lights cost less.
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