TIME to get your festive decorations in order: this is our guide to the best artificial Christmas trees.
If you’re considering buying a fake tree this Christmas, there are plenty of reasons why you should. Of course, nothing beats the smell of a real tree, but they take quite a bit of care and maintenance – plus there’s the issue of having to dispose of them once the festivities are out of the way.
Artificial trees, on the other hand, can be enjoyed year after year, saving you money in the long term and looking just as good as the day you first put them up: no drooping needles in sight.
These days there are also some amazingly realistic-looking fake Christmas trees that you’ll struggle to tell apart from the real thing – plus if you want to save time, you can opt for pre-lit trees and even trees that come pre-decorated.
Whether you’re buying a fake tree for the first time or are shopping for a replacement, we’ve scoured the web and picked out the best artificial Christmas trees below for all budgets and size requirements.
This artificial tree from Christow is perfect for creating a cosy, snowy scene.
Decorated with snow, pine cones and berries, its branches are dense and bushy – giving it a realistic look.
Although it stands at six feet tall, its slimline shape makes it ideal for narrow spaces.
The branches are pre-attached, so it’s an easy one to put together as all you’ll have to do is arrange them into position and fluff them up.
Just add twinkling fairy lights for a simplistic finish, or add baubles and other trinkets for a more maximalist effect.
Size: 6ft (5ft and 7ft also available), Material: PVC needles, Weight: Not stated, Lit? No
Very’s six-foot tree has a total of 30 branches and 398 tips, giving it a super full and luxe appearance.
Not only that, but the branches feature cashmere tips which makes it look soft and extra life-like.
Also available in a taller seven-foot version, it’s praised by shoppers for its ‘amazing value and quality.’
One raves: ‘I am in love with this tree. For the price it’s amazing and so plump. I love trees that don’t have gaps and this is great!’
‘It was so sturdy and full, easy to put up and pack away. Highly recommend,’ writes another.
Size: H180cm x W109cm, Material: Cashmere tips, Weight: Not stated, Lit? No
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If putting up the Christmas tree lights is a festive ritual you could live without, then this pre-lit tree by M&S will save you loads of time.
Handmade to look like a Noble Fir, it even features impressive ‘memory branch technology’ – all you have to do is unpack the tree and rearrange the branches, and they’ll fall into shape year after year.
It’s lit up with 200 warm-white LED bulbs for a lovely glow.
Plus it comes with hundreds of positive shopper reviews.
‘Fabulous tree and great value. Definitely above average for a fake tree and excellent that it’s pre-lit – saves all that faffing!’ writes one.
‘Very easy to assemble. Looks real and I wish I’d bought one years ago instead of all the hassle of a real one,’ says another.
Size: H182.9cm x W139.7cm x L139.7cm, Material: Plastic, Weight: Not stated, Lit? Yes
Whoever said you need to spend a fortune to get a great-looking Christmas tree hasn’t yet met the 4ft-tall Shatchi tree.
Ideal for smaller spaces, it’s made from 100% virgin PVC, with 230 bushy tips begging to be adorned with tinsel and baubles. It even comes with a metal stand – all for just under £20.
Fans think it’s amazing, and brilliant value for money.
‘Really very happy with this tree. It is full enough and realistic looking within reason, it’s a good size in both height and width and looks really great with the decorations on it.
‘For the price, I am super happy with this tree and have seen far worse for more money! I would definitely buy again and recommend it,’ writes one.
Size: Available in 4ft, 5ft, 6ft, 7ft, 8ft, 10ft, 12ft, Material: Metal, Polyvinyl Chloride,Weight: 3.31 Pounds, Lit? No
This Christmas Workshop artificial tree from Amazon has many points in its favour, like its slimline silhouette, which lends itself to sprucing up even the tightest of spaces.
The pop-up tree can be assembled in five minutes – and goes down just as quickly – and comes pre-decorated with 60 LED lights, 30 gold bows and 30 gold baubles.
Job done – now time for a festive tipple.
Size: D41 x W41 x H41cm, Material: Plastic, Weight: 2KG, Lit? Yes
This colourful fibre optic tree has everything you could want to give your home that festive feel, with LED snowflakes and multicoloured fibre optic lights.
‘Easy to assemble, no mess fibre optic lights on every branch with extra bright one strategically placed with stars added for extra colour and brightness,’ writes one happy shopper.
Size: 4ft (Dia.60x H120cm), Material: PVC, Plastic, Weight: Not stated, Lit? Yes
We know you can get convincing-looking artificial Christmas trees on a small scale, but Snowtime’s Colorado Green is proof that you can get turbo-sized Christmas trees that are of fantastic quality and amazing fullness.
This is a tree that really comes into its own with a bit of TLC, so spend some time playing around with the tree tips to get them looking their best. Bonus: it comes with a stand and a storage bag.
As one fan notes: ‘Very pleased with this tree, it’s bigger than what I expected and all you need is a little time and patience to put branches right.’
Size: 4ft, 5ft or 6ft, Material: Nylon, Weight: Not stated, Lit? No
Finding an aesthetically pleasing Christmas tree stand is hard enough, so you can imagine our joy when we stumbled upon this sleek planter, which happens to house an absolutely divine artificial Christmas tree.
It’s pre-lit with 900 pure white micro LEDs, has an incredible 4275 tips and is a smart choice for tight spaces.
The tips are ‘moulded and coloured to mimic a real spruce tree’, plus there’s also a dusting of artificial snow for added dimension.
One fan writes, ‘Saw this tree in a wine bar last year and thought it had the wow factor. The staff didn’t know where the manager had bought it from but was thrilled to track it down to John Lewis!’
Size: 7ft (H225 x Dia.147cm), Material: 4725 tips, PVC, PE, metal stand and cotton, Weight: 14.2kg, Lit? Yes
If you’re on a budget and snow-sprinkled trees are your favourite then check out Habitat’s 6ft Snow Tipped Pencil Christmas Tree.
Available to buy now, this tree is just £30 and tall enough to make your home look as festive as ever every December.
For those who have less space to house a huge, wide tree, this is the best bet because it’s so slim.
Size: 6ft (bottom branch Dia. 60cm), Material: PVC, Weight: 2kg, Lit? No
This 7ft Pre-Lit Christmas Tree just makes us want to settle in by the fire with some chocolates and Love Actually.
It’s bushy and imperfect enough to pass as real, complete with 300 warm-white bulbs all over.
Take styling tips from M&S when decorating, because have you ever seen a tree looking this good?
Size: H213.4cm x W149.9cm x L149.9cm Material: Plastic, Weight: Not stated, Lit? Yes
Nothing brings the festive spirit to the office quite like a desk Christmas tree, especially when it’s super cool like this 3ft rainbow Christmas tree from Argos.
At 91cm, this wire-branched tree is sure to brighten up the gloomiest of winter days.
Plus, rainbows symbolise gay pride which is all the more reason to love it.
Size: 3ft, Material: PVC, Weight: Not stated, Lit? No
Fancy something a little kookier? The Premier Snow Flocked Spiral Tree will definitely wow your guests come Christmas time.
Think of it as an artistic Christmas tree sculpture.
The hinged branches and folding metal stand are apparently really easy to assemble, making it the ideal hassle-free tree.
Size: 7ft(82cm at its widest point), Material: PVC, Weight: Not stated, Lit? No
Christmas is the most magical time of the year, but for many parents, the thought of a beautifully decorated tree and a curious toddler is worrying. Habitat has come to the rescue with this half-height parasol tree, that keeps delicate baubles and lights away from your little one’s hands.
The six-foot tree only has faux steps on the top half to bring some stylish Christmas cheer to your home off the ground.
There’s more room below the tree for your child (or pets) to enjoy the lights and to neatly pile presents.
It’s one of the best sellers coming in both an evergreen and frosted white finish.
Size: 6ft, Material: PVC, Weight: 5kg, Lit? No
If you’re looking to add some festive flair to your home, you can buy artificial Christmas trees from a number of retailers and home decor shops.
Here are some of our favourite shops.
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