Stop Cleaning Up Pine Needles and Try an Artificial Christmas Tree This Year

When it comes to picking out a Christmas tree, there was a time when choosing an artificial option felt tacky rather than something you buy to make your home sparkle with Christmas cheer. Luckily, those days are over. In 2020, the best artificial Christmas trees are hard to differentiate from their genuine counterparts, and they actually boast a number of benefits, making them an increasingly popular option in many households.

One major advantage of an artificial Christmas tree is that they last for years and years, while a real tree is done in just one. Plus, artificial trees are easily stored in the loft and don’t create the post-Christmas pine needle mess ready to prick your feet. There’s also an environmental aspect for many people. Most people believe the practice of cutting down trees every year isn’t environmentally friendly. Although, of course, non-recyclable, plastic-based options have their drawbacks, too. 

Another benefit to artificial trees is the fact that, while the traditional idea of the Christmas tree remains the same, there’s plenty of scope for individual interpretation that cannot be found in their real-life counterparts. This has created some truly unique and outstanding tree options including:

• Upside-down trees
• Black trees
• Multi-colored trees
• Slim trees
• Half and quarter trees
• Flocked trees
• Fiber optic trees
• App-controlled smart trees

So, if you’re thinking it could be time to give an artificial tree a try, check out the 21 best artificial Christmas tree options available. 

Each one offers something different and unique, whether you’re looking for the tallest option, one that can fit in a small space or one which grabs your attention as soon as you walk through the door. Take a scroll through these festive options, and find the best (fake) Christmas tree for you.

1. Best Choice Products Spruce Christmas Tree

BEST OVERALL

At 7.5 feet tall, the Best Choice Products Spruce Hinged Artificial Christmas Tree is ideal as the focal point of your living room this Christmas. The traditional design ticks all the right boxes and will serve as your tree of choice for years to come.

The easy-to-fluff branches sport more than 1,300 tips to ensure that the tree looks natural and full-bodied, and that also means there’s plenty of space for hanging each and every decoration. You’ll find the tree’s sturdy steel base is balanced enough to prevent any unwanted topples or unnatural wonkiness as it stands. Plus, the tree breaks down into three hinged sections for easy portability and storage throughout the year.

2. Vickerman Carmel Pine Christmas Tree

BEST FOR SMALL SPACES

Having a small living space is not a good excuse for not having a Christmas tree. While you may not be able to fit the world’s largest tree in your living room, you can surely find space for this Vickerman 36-inch Carmel Pine Artificial Christmas Tree. Whether it’s your inner-city flat, holiday home or even a tree for the office, this 36-inch tree will help grow the festive cheer. It sports a burlap base and also includes a number of pine cones in the branches to complete the tree’s natural feel.

3. WASAKKY Christmas Tree

BEST BUDGET

At under $60, the WASAKKY Christmas Tree is a great value and one of the most well-reviewed options on our list. It’s available in three different sizes, ranging from a rather small 1.65 feet to a more familiar 6.9 feet, with a 6-foot option in between. Each tree also comes supplied with a number of ornaments, including bells, bows and a star, meaning as soon as you put the tree up, you’ve got something to decorate it with. The larger trees also break down into multiple segments for an easier way to store them in the months when they’re not on display.

4. Puleo International Pre-Lit Slim Fraser Fir

BEST PRE-LIT CHRISTMAS TREE

With 2,093 branch tips, the Puleo International Pre-Lit Slim Fraser Fir Artificial Christmas Tree has plenty of space to display your Christmas decorations. These hand-crafted trees are produced from the highest quality materials to deliver an unmatched realistic appearance. And, at 9 feet tall, this tree would be difficult to miss, ensuring you can’t help but feel in the festive mood every time you pass it. As an added bonus, the tree also comes with 800 pre-strung, incandescent clear lights and is both flame retardant and non-allergenic.

5. Home Accents LED Christmas Tree

ON SALE!

Home Accents has a great collection of artificial Christmas trees at The Home Depot, and many of these trees are on sale for the holiday shopping season. We love this elegant pre-lit Christmas tree, which features color-changing LED lights that are sure to make your home merry and bright. With more than 2,500 branch tips, this realistic artificial Christmas tree is incredibly affordable, too.

6. Westwood White Fir LED Pre-Lit Christmas Trees

BEST SPLURGE

Unfortunately for those planning Christmas on a budget, cheap artificial Christmas trees aren’t always worth the savings. And if you plan to re-use your artificial tree year after year, we recommend spending a little more on a quality product. The most realistic artificial Christmas trees will cost about $250-$450, depending on the size. For the money, we love this White Fir LED Christmas tree, which features more than 800 warm white lights and 2,800 individual branch tips. This large tree comes in a few different sizes and is ideal for wide-open spaces or homes with high ceilings.

7. Best Choice Products Artificial Christmas Tree

BEST BLACK

If you didn’t know, black Christmas trees are in this year. With this in mind, the Best Choice Products Artificial Christmas Tree is our top choice for this aesthetically bold and unique style. It comes in either a 6-foot or 7.5-foot option, sporting 1,477 and 1,749 tips, respectively. The tree also breaks down into multiple segments for easier storage, while the adjustable, all-metal stand ensures your tree enjoys a stable base. In addition, this all-black style is ideal for creating a Halloween tree in the months preceding Christmas.

8. Senjie Artificial Christmas Tree

BEST FLOCKED

You may be dreaming of a white Christmas, but if outside temperatures rarely fall below freezing, you’re probably going to be disappointed. Luckily, with the Senjie Artificial Christmas Tree in your home, you won’t have to worry. This realistic tree is covered in a fine layer of faux snow. It even has pine cones to complete the realist outdoor look. Furthermore, the tree boasts hundreds of branch tips for hanging decorations and comes in a range of different sizes.

9. Oncor Eco-Friendly Aspen Fir Christmas Tree

BEST ECO-FRIENDLY

At 7.5 feet tall, the Oncor Eco-Friendly Aspen Fir Christmas Tree is ideal for creating a Christmas focal point to be proud of. It boasts 1,288 tips, giving you plenty of space for your decorations. The hinged branch design also means it’s easy to take down and store this large tree during the rest of the year. Plus, the high-quality construction of the tree is designed to last over 30 years, giving you a tree to grow old with. In addition, the material is 100% recycled and also flame retardant.

10. National Tree Company Artificial Christmas Tree

BEST SLIM

The biggest isn’t always the best for everyone. With this National Tree Company Artificial Christmas Tree, you’ll be able to choose the exact height of the slim tree you want without the corresponding space-killing girth associated with such a large tree (between four and 16 feet tall). This is a great option for those who want an imposing tree without giving up too much of their living space. It also means there’s still plenty of space for decorations on the tree. This particular model comes with a sturdy metal base and sports 892 individually crafted branch tips.

11. Best Choice Products Alpine Pencil Christmas Tree

BEST RAISED

The Best Choice Products Alpine Pencil Christmas Tree is another slimline option which is great for rooms tight on space. However, unlike the other slim tree option on our list, this tree also features a raised base that provides a handy amount of space for storing large gifts or keeping the lower part out of the reach of pets and young children. It’s an ideal second tree choice and comes pre-lit with either 250 or 350 lights, depending on the tree size you choose. The large metal base also provides plenty of stability, making it a good choice for users worried about toppling trees.

12. Goplus Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas Tree

BEST MULTICOLORED

The Goplus Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas Tree is a solid, ‘typical’ Christmas tree which ticks all the boxes, and then some. It’s made from an eco-friendly, PVC material, and the design includes an enhanced tree top. The hinged branches are easy to unfold and set up, and each tree comes pre-lit with multicolored LEDs for a truly color-filled Christmas. Additionally, you’ll have the choice of 11 different lighting modes, meaning you’ll never get bored of staring at your tree this Christmas time.

13. Best Choice Products Rainbow Christmas Tree

BEST RAINBOW

This Best Choice Products Rainbow Christmas Tree is rather self-explanatory. From top to bottom, you’ll enjoy red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet repeating to give you the most visually striking Christmas tree choice on our list. Aside from the eye-catching color, the tree features everything you’d expect from a high-quality tree, including 1,213 branch tips, a tough, metal stand and hinged branches for easier storage.

14. Potalay Artificial Christmas Tree

BEST SIX-FOOT OPTION

The Potalay Artificial Christmas is like a blank canvas, all ready for you to paint your beautiful Christmas picture. The dense PVC needles give you a fire-resistant, non-allergenic and densely packed base to work with. The tree comes free from any decorations or lights, meaning it’s yours to decorate completely as you wish. In addition, it’s formed from three hinged sections that are easily put together or broken down for storage. The tree is also available in a 7.5-foot option for those with a little extra space.

15. Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Musical Light Show Tree

BEST MUSICAL

While the Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Musical Light Show Tree isn’t the largest tree on our list, this doesn’t mean it isn’t one of the most entertaining. This four-foot tree is pre-lit with 64 multicolored lights and features a lightly flocked finish to complete that Christmassy appearance. Perhaps best of all, the tree includes a remote control which lets you choose between a number of display options, including constant and flashing lights as well as a musical option, too.

16. Home Accents Holidays Upside Down Tree

MOST UNIQUE

For something that will make the neighbors stare in your windows with wonder, try this upside-down Christmas tree. One of the major benefits of a fake or artificial tree is that you don’t have to go traditional with the size, shape or positioning, and this tree proves it. Narrow at the bottom and wide at the top, the Home Accents Holidays Upside Down Tree boasts 1,475 realistic branch tips and comes pre-strung with 420 SureBright Color Changing Lights.

17. HOLIDAY PEAK Fully Decorated Christmas Tree

BEST POP-UP

If you’re not particularly great at constructing things or simply don’t have the time to spare for putting a tree up, this HOLIDAY PEAK Fully Decorated Christmas Tree could be right up your alley. It comes, unsurprisingly, fully decorated and in a pizza-style box and pops up in a matter of minutes. Simply, place the tree over the central stand, pull it up, plug it in and enjoy. Once Christmas is over, reverse the process, and store your tree for next year. The decorations include red and gold ornaments, a big red bow and 350 warm lights.

18. Hykolity Pre-Lit Christmas Tree

MOST COLORFUL

The Hykolity Pre-Lit Christmas Tree boasts 500 pre-strung colored LED lights to give your home a boost of Christmas cheer. Each of the red, yellow, blue and green lights works independently, which means you won’t have a lightless tree if one of them burns out. The tree is also made from a fire-resistant, non-allergenic material and includes a sturdy stand which can be folded down. The hinged branches on the tree also fold down for storage.

19. National Tree Company ‘Feel Real’ Christmas Tree

BEST REAL FEEL

If you want an artificial tree but feel like the biggest thing you’re going to miss is the feel of a real tree, it’s definitely worth considering this National Tree Company ‘Feel Real’ Christmas Tree. This advanced tree choice boasts Feel Real Tips which deliver remarkable realism through their crush-resistant, molded structure. For added ease of putting your tree up and decorating, the tree also comes pre-lit with 800 UL white lights. Plus, you’ll find that the folding base, hinged branches and multi-part body make storing the tree especially easy.

20. Home Decorators Collection Twinkly Christmas Tree

BEST REMOTE CONTROLLED

Ever dreamed of having a Christmas tree you could control with your smartphone? Well, dream no longer. This Home Decorators Collection Twinkly Rainbow Christmas Tree sports 600 RGB LED lights which can be controlled using the accompanying Twinkly smartphone app. Choose your favorite colors, pattern and timing with the app for a truly personalized tree this Christmas. In addition to the large number of lights, the tree also boasts 3,404 PVC branch tips for a realistic appearance and plenty of space to hang your ornaments.

21. National Tree Company lit Artificial Christmas Tree

BEST STANDALONE

The National Tree Company lit Artificial Christmas Tree is a beautiful Christmas tree, pure and simple. It comes in four different sizes and includes cones and realistic pine branches for a truly realistic appearance. You’ll also find that the tree comes pre-lit with a generous amount of UL white lights which combine with the cones to deliver a classy, festive feel that will radiate throughout your home.

22. Sterling Natural Cut Monaco Pine Christmas Tree

BEST PRE-LIT

The Sterling Pre-Lit LED Natural Cut Monaco Pine Artificial Christmas Tree features an impressive 2,688 tips, meaning there’s plenty of space to hang all of your favorite Christmas ornaments. On top of that, it boasts an unbeatable number of lights to give any room a warm Christmas glow. The 8,032 white colored lights adorning the tree are controlled by the connected box, which also allows you to rotate through the eight different settings. Furthermore, this tree sports a durable, flame-resistant construction, ensuring you’ll get plenty of years of use.

23. National Tree Company Artificial Christmas Tree

TALLEST

If you’re after the biggest, baddest tree to fill a huge space, we suggest investing in the National Tree Company Artificial Christmas Tree. At 12 feet tall, this behemoth of a tree will dwarf any visitor in your home. And, the 7,794 individually crafted branch tips give you more than enough space for all your ornaments and lights. Furthermore, the foldable stand provides a sturdy base for your tree, while the durable, fire-resistant materials add a comforting level of safety.

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