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Although live trees bring a charming evergreen scent into your home, they also come with a hefty dose of maintenance—including watering and disposal after the holiday season ends. Over the years, artificial Christmas trees have become more realistic-looking (if you want them to be) and have enough cheer to make you feel like you’re in a Hallmark Christmas movie. Artificial Christmas trees also allow you to decorate as early as you wish, which could boost your mood.
In short, there’s no time like the present to order your holiday tree, especially if prices remain as high for both real and fake Christmas trees as they were in 2021 and 2022. By ordering now, you can get ahead of the problem and still find the perfect one to fit your budget and home décor style. Read on for the 12 of the best artificial trees, from the traditional to the ultra-modern.
1. National Tree Company Artificial North Valley Spruce Christmas Tree; $65 (Was $90)
This Goldilocks-like tree gives you the opportunity to find your just-right size: It’s full-bodied, not too slim or squat, and stretches up to 6 feet in height. It promises easy assembly with pre-attached, hinged branches that drop into place when you’re ready to deck the halls—and fold back into place when you’re returning the tree to storage. Right now, you can also get it for more than $20 off its $90 retail value.
Buy It: Amazon
2. Yaheetech Pink Snow-Flocked Artificial Christmas Tree; From $60
Feel like shaking things up this holiday season? You don’t have to stick to a traditional-looking tree with this adorable pink option from Yaheetech, which comes pre-lit with 105 incandescent lights and has over 300 thick, snow-dusted branches. (And not for nothing, it is currently the most wished for faux tree on Amazon.) Available in multiple sizes from 4.5 feet to 9 feet in this pretty-in-pink hue, it’ll serve as a gorgeous focal point come Christmas morning, too.
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3. Best Choice Products Snow-Flocked Artificial Christmas Pine Tree; From $55
With its flocked branches, this tree brings the feel of a snow-dusted forest inside. Its sturdy construction easily supports keepsake ornaments and strings of garland, and thanks to the tree’s three-section design, set up won’t take hours. The tree is available in a range of sizes, from 4.5 feet to 9 feet.
Buy It: Amazon
4. National Tree Company Artificial Slim Kingswood Fir Christmas Tree; $77 (Was $100)
This slim tree, which is made to look like a Kingswood fir, is perfect for homes or offices with minimal space, or for those who want to decorate every corner. And although the tree is slim cut, its branches are full-bodied, lifelike, and will fill out once fluffed. The tree is available in heights up to 6.5 feet and is currently on sale for about $77, which is 23 percent off its usual retail price.
Buy It: Amazon
5. Charlie Brown Christmas Tree with Linus’s Blanket Holiday Décor and Classic Ornament; $18 (Was $35)
Okay, so technically this adorable Christmas tree doesn’t really look like a real-life one in the same way that the others featured in this list do, but isn’t that part of the fun? Whether you’re a big fan of the Peanuts comics or you watch A Charlie Brown Christmas faithfully every holiday season, this 24-inch little guy is sure to tug on your heartstrings once you set it up and put you right in the yuletide mood. Even better, it’s on sale right now for under $20.
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6. Sand & Stable Nordic Spruce Artificial Christmas Tree with Lights; From $39 (Was $53)
Starting at 2.5-feet tall, this natural looking spruce will likely appeal to apartment dwellers or those hoping to add holiday cheer to small spaces; it also comes with 100 clear pre-strung lights to take the hassle out of set up and take down. If you love the look of it but want something bigger, it’s available in sizes up to 4 feet tall.
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7. Dunhill Fir Green Artificial Christmas Tree with Color and Clear Lights; From $230 (Was $573)
It’s a classic Christmas decorating debate: clear or colored lights? This Dunhill fir tree settles the debate once and for all—the answer is both. Toggle between color options, or select dazzling light combinations such as color-changing, pulsing, blinking, twinkling, or dimming/fading. This faux tree is available up to 12 feet tall and has lush branches with plenty of space for your ornament collection.
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8. National Tree Company Artificial White Pre-Lit Slim Christmas Tree; From $60 (Was $65)
If your vibe is non-traditional or modern, this slim white tree is a fitting choice: The pre-lit Kingswood fir has clear, warm-toned lights to match its wintery look. It’s available in five heights, too, from 4.5 feet to 10 feet.
Buy It: Amazon
9. KI Store Christmas Tree with Ornaments and Lights; From $180 with the on-page coupon (Was $190)
This tree delivers holiday cheer in a flash. It’s pre-strung with lights and includes nature-inspired ornaments such as cotton-ball picks, flocked picks, wooden hanging ornaments, burlap ribbon, and buffalo checked ribbon. Choose from three unique looks and either 6-foot or 7-foot tall varieties.
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10. National Tree Company Pre-Lit ‘Feel Real’ Artificial Douglas Fir Christmas Tree; From $446 (Was $537)
This Douglas fir tree stands out thanks to its natural feel and appearance. It also offers a few bells and whistles, including pre-lit branches that can switch between white and multi-colored lights and 10 different light functions, including blinking. Hinged branches quickly drop into place and just need a little shaping to complete your decorating. The tree is available in sizes from 6.5 to 9 feet tall.
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11. Puleo International Pre-Lit Aspen Fir Artificial Christmas Tree; From $169
It might take you by surprise, but this spindly-looking number is an overall bestseller when it comes to artificial Christmas trees on Amazon. Available in sizes starting at 4.5 feet, it has more than 900 branch tips and is modeled to look like a real Aspen Fir. It comes with a metal stand and 500 UL-listed multi-lights, so all it really needs to complete the festive holiday vibe is a few presents underneath.
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12. Fonder Mols Black Spooky Tree with Orange & Purple Lights; $22 with the on-page coupon (Was $31)
If you dig The Nightmare Before Christmas vibe, this Halloween-themed tree could help you scare up more than just some good cheer come December. Shaded black, this fake tree casts an eerie—but still very fun—orange and purple glow thanks to its 50 pre-strung, LED and battery-operated lights. At 5 feet tall, it won’t take up the whole living room, either. Sure, it’s a little unconventional, but for folks who prefer to go off the beaten path (even where holiday décor is concerned), this bold pick is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. It even doubles as a spooky season decoration, too.
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A version of this article originally ran in 2021; it has been updated for 2023.
This article was originally published on www.mentalfloss.com as These 12 Artificial Christmas Trees Look Just Like the Real Thing—and Are Priced To Fit Any Budget.