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Get the holidays started without messy clean-up.
By Aly Walansky — Written on Nov 14, 2019
While cutting down a tree in the forest may feel authentic and right for the season, there are plenty of reasons an artificial Christmas tree is the right choice this holiday season.
For one, buying an artificial Christmas tree can save money. You can buy the tree once but use it year after year, since fresh trees die and artificial trees don’t. Also, you're helping the environment by saving a tree from being cut down. And for people with allergies, artificial Christmas trees are a lot safer than an evergreen.
Whether it has string lights, no lights, is LED-lit, or comes in a funky color, these trees will stand out in your living room on Christmas.
1. Classic Modern Christmas Trees Green 7.5-Foot Tree
Modern Christmas Trees is a stunning collection of elegant yet whimsical trees made of concentric rings, which make them easy to put up, take down, and they even collapse and store flat when not being displayed. There's no messy pine needles and no worries about allergies.
(Modern Christmas Trees, $849)
2. Wondershop 6-Foot Pre-lit Artificial Christmas Tree
The 6-Foot Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas Tree Alberta Spruce from Wondershop has all the natural-looking charm you could ask for. It's realistically styled to look like an Alberta spruce, and the dense boughs lend a full, life-like look. Plus, it comes pre-lit with a set of clear lights.
(Target, $48)
3. National Tree 4.5-Foot Dunhill Fir Tree
Pre-strung with 450 UL listed MultiColor lights, all metal hinged construction (branches are attached to center pole sections) with sturdy tree stand, it'll look wonderful this year.
(Walmart, $107.99)
4. Philips 7.5-Foot Full Pre-lit Artificial Christmas Tree
This tree features 500 Bi-color LED lights with 8 color and motion effects. Choose between warm white or multicolored lights, steady on, fading, or alternating light functions. The AutoConnect Powered Tree Pole technology enables each of the tree's sections to light up automatically, without any hassle of searching for plugs.
(Target, $400)
5. Best Choice Products 7.5-Foot Premium Spruce
This hinged artificial pine tree will be an eye-catching centerpiece to any room during the holidays. Spruce-style branches are fluffed in approximately 45-60 minutes and covered in 1,346 tips for the 7.5-foot version, or 2,028 tips for the 9-foot version, to create the appearance of a full-bodied Spruce tree.
(Walmart, $89.99+)
6. Goplus Artificial Christmas Pine Tree with Solid Metal Legs
The blades are made from high quality PVC material, which not only makes the tree looks more real and more full, but also adds the anti-crush capacity. Goplus Christmas trees use a metal stand instead of cheap plastic, and add plastic cover on the end.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
7. Northlight 7.5-Foot Unlit White Full Glimmer Iridescent Spruce
This tree is so much fun and a real space saver! Perfect for dorm rooms, small apartments, doors or anywhere there is not enough space for a regular tree. It features 2"-wide needles with perfectly shaped tapered tips that are a medium two-tone green color and have a natural, lush look and feel.
(Target, $194.99)
8. Vickerman 6.5-Foot Pre-Lit Slim LED Artificial Christmas Tree
For a touch of holiday twinkle, 200 white bulbs have been included. To create a plush aesthetic, use 390 tree tips.
(Target, $92.08)
9. Puleo International 6.5-Foot Pre-Lit Aspen Fir Artificial Christmas Tree
This Pre-Lit Aspen Fir Artificial Christmas Tree will light up any room in your home. Equipped with 500 UL-listed multi lights and 903 branch tips to add festive holiday fullness, assembly is quick and easy.
(Walmart, $163.99)
10. Homde Artificial Christmas Tree
Standing at 6 feet tall, this hinged Christmas tree is an eye-catching addition to any room during the holidays. Plus, you won't have to clean up once the season is over.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
11. Amzdeal Artificial Flocked Christmas Tree
The tips of the branches are painted white to create a naturally falling snow visual effect. It's ideal for decorating windows, homes, offices, outdoor and indoor.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
12. Holiday Stuff Pre-lit Dual Color LED Lights Pine Christmas Tree
This tree has 150T dual color LED lights that change from multi-color to white with one switch. It has high quality metal hinged construction, and energy-efficient LED bulbs that last 3 times longer than normal lights.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
13. Potalay Artificial Christmas Tree
Dense and Classic PVC Needles are fire-resistant and non-allergenic. The blades of this Christmas tree are made of high-quality PVC, making it look more real and full. Potalay Christmas tree uses metal instead of cheap plastic stand, and provides stability and prevents breakage.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
14. Vickerman Carmel Pine Artificial Christmas Tree
This 36" Carmel Pine Artificial Christmas Tree features 995 PVC tips and pine cones, and also comes in a burlap base.
(Walmart, $59.27)
15. Luter 7.5-Foot Artificial Christmas Tree
A total of 1,250 green branches create a luxury Christmas tree. The tree with a solid metal stand is 7.5 feet high, tall enough to draw everyone's attention.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
16. Gojooasis 6-Foot Artificial Christmas Tree with Metal Stand
This artificial pine tree has densely compacted needles and sturdy branches that are ideal for displaying your favorite ornaments. Stands up to 6 feet tall, allowing plenty of room to decorate.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
17. Sterling 6.5-Foot Flocked Pine Artificial Christmas Tree
This artificial tree comes pre-lit and lights up with either plug-in or battery power.
(Target, $157.99)
18. Nearly Natural 4-Foot Slim Christmas Tree with Urn and Clear Lights
This faux Christmas tree comes with 100 clear lights. The best part is the lights will stay on if one burns out, ensuring this tree will light your holiday spirit for years to come.
(Target, $66.99)
19. Puleo 6-Foot Pre-lit Artificial Christmas Palm Tree
With lush leaves, this tree looks ready to sway in the gentle breeze as the waves of the ocean roll in the background. The natural-looking trunk and decorative base just adds to the tropical feel, making this an all-time favorite.
(Target, $69.99)
20. Northlight 4-Foot White Iridescent Pine
Features shimmering white iridescent needles that are mixed within, creating the perfect winter wonderland effect.
(Target, $32.99)
21. Kurt Alder 1.5-Foot Unlit Artificial Christmas Tree
Sporting an exciting hard-to-find designer kiwi green hue, this decorative tree has hinged branch construction for easy assembling. It has mostly kiwi green tinsel with silver tinsel mixed in 156 branch tips.
(Target, $15.49)
22. Allstate Faux Pine Tree in Cement Planter
No need for a green thumb when you've got this charming faux-pine planter to add a splash of colorful Christmas cheer to your space.
(Nordstrom, $39.99)
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Aly Walansky is a NY-based lifestyles writer who focuses on health, wellness, and relationships. Her work appears in dozens of digital and print publications regularly. Visit her on Twitter or email her.
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