Best Artificial Christmas Trees in 2023

15 Best Realistic Artificial Christmas Trees

Balsam Hill

When you see a realistic-looking artificial Christmas tree in a film or TV show, there’s a good chance it’s a Balsam Hill tree. This company has been creating award-winning artificial trees since 2006, and they have become known among customers and industry experts alike for their lifelike, durable artificial trees. Balsam Hill trees are sold through their website and at some Nordstrom locations, and they come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and designs.

Best Classic Tree — Classic Blue Spruce, 7.5 Feet

Price: $799 | Reviews: 4.6 / 5 stars (3,476 ratings) | Buy Now

Besides having the traditional Christmas tree look that many people seek, Balsam Hill’s Classic Blue Spruce is a popular choice for its optionality. This tree comes in heights ranging from 4.5 to nine feet, and customers can choose from unlit, clear, colored, or twinkly lights. The 7.5-foot version offers an excellent mix of quality and affordability — for $799, you can get a tip count of 2,960 and a light count of 1,000. The needles have subtle blue-green and silver undertones, and they are strong enough to ensure you won’t have a pile to sweep up when the holidays are over.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers give this Balsam Hill tree high marks for being sturdy, durable, and easy to assemble. “This is the first time we’ve had an artificial tree and I’m impressed with the look and quality of the tree,” says one customer. “Putting it together is easy, and it is beautiful!”

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Best Choice Products

With a unique direct-to-consumer manufacturing model, Best Choice Products provides customers with quality and value. They manufacture and sell a variety of artificial trees, including pre-lit, unlit, flocked, and penciled Christmas trees. Customers report that these trees are highly affordable and easy to assemble — they can be purchased on Amazon, Walmart, and directly from the Best Choice Products website.

Best Value — Premium Hinged Artificial Pine, 6 Feet

Price: $64.99 | Reviews: 4.3 / 5 stars (6,328 ratings) | Buy Now

For those on a budget, this classic, unadorned artificial pine tree is a great option for a lifelike tree at an affordable price. Standing six feet tall on a sturdy metal base, this tree has over 1,000 pine tips, giving it a full, natural appearance. As an undecorated tree, this is also a great option for people who like to change their lighting and decoration schemes from year to year.

What Customers Are Saying

According to customers, this tree is not only a good value — it’s also easy to assemble and ideal for small spaces as well. “It’s the perfect tree for a small space, and it looks nice and full,” says one customer. “It’s very stable, and the color is also a lovely, deep green.”

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Easiest to Assemble — Premium Spruce, 7.5 Feet

Price: $119.99 | Reviews: 4.7 / 5 stars (10,378 ratings) | Buy Now

Some people might be hesitant to purchase an artificial tree because of the assembly required, but the Premium Spruce tree from Best Choice Products makes set-up a snap. You can assemble the tree in three easy steps by just connecting the smaller top sections to the base. This simple assembly leaves plenty of time for fluffing the branches and decorating the tree with all of your favorite lights and ornaments.

What Customers Are Saying

This tree gets high marks from customers for being easy to assemble and install. “I still love [this tree] just as much as I did the first year I put it up,” says one customer. “It’s easy to take down and just as easy to put up.”

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Best for Multicolored Lights — Pine Tree with Pre-Lit Fiber Optic 4-Color LED Lights, 7 Feet

Price: $134.99 | Reviews: 4.3 / 5 stars (2,531 ratings) | Buy Now

If you don’t want to go through the hassle of setting up the lights yourself, then you should strongly consider this option from Best Choice Products. It comes with 280 pre-installed LED lights as well as a light-up star on top. You have four color options (white, red, green, blue) and three brightness settings to choose from. There are also eight different light sequences available, which range from peaceful ambiance to more vibrant sequences that are great for parties.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers appear to be quite impressed by the advanced features that are offered by this tree. “This is a beautiful tree and is definitely hi-tech,” says one customer. “This tree is a masterpiece in itself and doesn’t need added ornaments.”

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Best Snow-Flocked Tree — Snow-Flocked Pine Tree with Warm White Lights, 6 Feet

Price: $159.99 | Reviews: 4.7 / 5 stars (6,168 ratings) | Buy Now

This artificial Christmas tree features a striking snow-covered design, and its branches are strong enough to hold garland and heavy ornaments in case you’d like to make it even more festive. The six-foot version has over 900 branch tips and 250 built-in lights. Also, with its durable metal hinges and high-quality PVC branches, you’ll be able to reuse this tree for quite a few Christmases.

What Customers Are Saying

The Best Choice Products Snow Flocked Pine Tree may be low-priced, but that certainly doesn’t mean it’s low-quality. “Thrilled with this tree,” says one customer. “I was concerned because of the low price, but the quality is on point!”

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Goplus Store

Goplus offers dozens of artificial Christmas trees, ranging from two-foot tabletop trees to full-size trees that come in a variety of different styles and built-in lighting arrangements. These trees are notable for their remarkably low prices as well as their durability. You can find Goplus artificial Christmas trees at Amazon, Walmart, and The Home Depot.

Best Outdoor Tree — Pine Tree, 5 Feet

Price: $45.99 | Reviews: 3.7 / 5 stars (1,251 ratings) | Buy Now

If you’re on a tight budget, Goplus Store’s five-foot pine should be the first artificial Christmas tree you consider. With a price tag under $50, this is the most affordable tree featured in this guide. It also has a steel base and PVC plastic needles, making this artificial tree durable enough to use outdoors without any risk of fading or collapsing.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers were also impressed by how easy it was to assemble this tree. “It was extremely easy to put together and lightweight, but not flimsy,” says one customer. “I would definitely recommend this!”

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Holiday Peak

Holiday Peak offers a wide selection of artificial Christmas trees, decor, cards, and ornaments. Their trees are all pre-lit, decorated, and easy to assemble, so you’ll be able to complete your Christmas set-up in no time. Holiday Peak products are available at Amazon, Walmart, Kmart, and Sears.

Best Fully Decorated Tree — Pre-Lit, Fully Decorated Collapsible Tree, 7 Feet

Price: $184.99 | Reviews: 4.4 / 5 stars (256 ratings) | Buy Now

You get much more than just a tree with this product — it also includes 250 lights, 54 ornaments, 18 faux poinsettias, 54 feet of ribbon, and a bow topper. This artificial Christmas tree has a slim profile, allowing it to easily fit into tight spaces. It’s also a great tree for outdoor use with its durable PVC/metal/wire construction and 106-inch cord.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers appreciate the convenience of this pre-lit and decorated tree. “This is a beautiful tree,” says one customer. “I love the decorations and the lights, and the fact that it comes with everything!”

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National Tree Company

National Tree Company has been a leading importer and wholesaler of artificial Christmas trees for over 60 years. Customers can purchase their trees through Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Wayfair, and other retailers. This New Jersey-based company offers many different pre-lit and unlit trees in popular varieties like Carolina Pine, Dunhill Fir, North Valley Spruce, and more.

Most Realistic — Carolina Pine Tree with Clear Lights, 7.5 Feet

Price: $619.99 | Reviews: 4.6 / 5 stars (3,313 ratings) | Buy Now

National Tree Company uses trademarked “Feel Real” needle technology and individually crafted branch tips to give their artificial Christmas trees the most realistic look and feel possible. This Carolina Pine tree has subtle coloring variations and pinecone details, giving it an authentic appearance. As an added bonus, it comes pre-lit with 750 UL white lights. We also like it for being sturdy, non-allergenic, and fire-resistant.

What Customers Are Saying

This is a sturdy, easy to assemble tree, according to customers. “This tree is absolutely beautiful,” says one customer. “No fake tree will ever match a real tree, but this one is the closest I have ever seen. It’s rustic and beautiful in our window!”

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Best Tall Tree — Dunhill Fir Tree, 12 Feet

Price: $1,069.99 | Reviews: 4.6 / 5 stars (6,171 ratings) | Buy Now

A tall tree has to be a showstopper, with an authentic look and feel. This 12-foot Dunhill Fir artificial tree from National Tree Company fits the bill, with nearly 8,000 individually crafted, lush, green branch tips. It can take up to two hours to fully fluff this tree, but it’s worth the effort for such a full, realistic-looking appearance. It is not pre-lit or pre-decorated, so you can customize the finished look however you want.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers like this tree because it is easy to set up and has a beautiful, realistic look. “This tree was exactly what we wanted,” says one customer. “Once it was decorated, it looked as real as any real tree I have ever seen.”

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Best Pencil Tree — Kingswood Fir Pencil, 7.5 Feet

Price: $187.49 | Reviews: 4.6 / 5 stars (5,205 ratings) | Buy Now

If a tall, narrow tree suits your needs or preferences better, our choice is National Tree Company’s Kingswood Fir Pencil artificial tree. It does not come pre-lit, allowing customers to completely customize every aspect of their tree’s appearance. As with all National Tree Company products, the branch tips are individually crafted, and the needles are non-allergenic and fire-resistant.

What Customers Are Saying

This is an ideal tree for small spaces, thanks to its minimal footprint and easy storage. “I’m really glad I bought this tree,” says one customer. “Once it was fluffed and the lights were in place, I knew it was going to look great when decorated, and it did not disappoint.”

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Best White Tree — Winchester White Pine, 7 Feet

Price: $512.49 | Reviews: 4.4 / 5 stars (409 ratings) | Buy Now

For people who like the unique look of a white tree, our recommendation is National Tree Company’s Winchester White Pine. This artificial tree features pretty white needles topped with silver glitter, and it comes pre-lit with white lights for a fresh, snow-globe feel. All 982 branch tips on this seven-foot tall tree are individually crafted for a realistic appearance. The pre-strung lights are designed to keep glowing even if one burns out.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers searching for a sturdy, easy-to-assemble tree will find what they are looking for here. “This is the most beautiful white Christmas tree I have ever seen,” says one customer. “It’s perfect, no extra lights needed.” Another customer praises it as “the most gorgeous Christmas tree on the planet!”

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Best Mini Tree — Pre-Lit Mini Tree with Burlap Bag, 4 Feet

Price: $131.00 | Reviews: 4.7 / 5 stars (841 ratings) | Buy Now

With a height of four feet and a diameter of 31 inches, this is the perfect option if you’re looking for a mini Christmas tree for your tabletop, shelf, or desk. This tree’s 643 individually crafted branch tips make it look exceptionally realistic, and it comes with 150 UL white lights that will remain lit even if a bulb burns out.

What Customers Are Saying

Another benefit to choosing this option is that it can be assembled very quickly. “Super easy to set up,” says one customer. “Just pull it out of the box, set it down, and start unfolding the branches — takes about 15 minutes.”

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Sand & Stable

This Wayfair brand, which was launched in 2021, offers a mix of farmhouse and seaside styles. In addition to furniture and lighting fixtures, over a dozen artificial Christmas trees are available under the Sand & Stable label. Their sizes range from cute tabletop trees to towering 14-footers, and they offer pre-lit options as well.

Best Selling — Dunhill Fir Tree, 7.5 Feet

Price: $319.99 | Reviews: 4.7 / 5 stars (1,874 ratings) | Buy Now

This is an excellent option if you’d like to style your tree yourself, as it doesn’t come with any pre-installed lights or decorations (it does include a stand, though). Also, it’s easy to see why this is a top-selling artificial tree — Sand & Stable’s Dunhill Fir Tree looks particularly realistic with its PVC needles and branch tip count of 2,514. The needles are fire-resistant and hypoallergenic as well.

What Customers Are Saying

Sand & Stable’s Dunhill Fir Tree looks so good that many people can’t even tell that it’s artificial. “This tree is absolutely beautiful,” says one customer. “It’s so full that I had people thinking it was a real tree.”

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The Holiday Aisle

The Holiday Aisle, another Wayfair brand, offers over 100,000 products for the holiday season. They provide you with countless artificial Christmas trees to choose from, including both realistic-looking trees and more exotic options such as pink trees and upside down trees.

Best for Artificial Pine Cones — Glittery Bristle Green Pine with 900 Lights, 9 Feet

Price: $974.99 | Reviews: 4.5 / 5 stars (12 ratings) | Buy Now

While the other Wayfair tree included in this guide features a rather plain design, The Holiday Aisle’s Glittery Bristle Green Pine comes fully decked out with snow-dusted tips, faux pine cones, and 900 lights. In addition to its nine-foot height, you also need to consider its width of 5’ 10” — make sure you have enough space for this tree before you have it shipped to your home.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers tend to be impressed by all the extras that come with this tree. “The 900 lights were more than enough for pretty glow and even coverage,” says one customer. “Beautiful with the ice crystals,” says another.

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Vickerman

The Vickerman family started selling seasonal decor in 1940. Since then, this Minnesota-based company has grown into a major importer and wholesaler of artificial Christmas trees, lights, and other decorations. Available through Wayfair, Amazon, Target, Wal-Mart, and other retailers, Vickerman artificial trees come in several different varieties, shapes, and sizes.

Best Upside Down Tree — Green Upside Down Artificial Christmas Tree, 7.5 Feet

 

Price: $338.99 | Reviews: 5 / 5 stars (1 rating) | Buy Now

A unique twist on the classic Christmas decoration, Vickerman’s pre-lit upside down tree is sure to be an eye-catching centerpiece of any holiday display. A sturdy metal base holds up the tree, which spreads out at the top, giving it the appearance of being suspended from the ceiling. Customers can have their upside down tree unlit or pre-strung with traditional, LED clear, or multicolored lights.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers love Vickerman’s upside down tree for the extra whimsy it adds to a room. “This is an all-around different and interesting addition to our Christmas,” writes one customer. “It’s beautiful, with lots of branches to hang ornaments and lots of room for the train set to go around the bottom.”