8 Artificial Christmas Trees That Look Real & Won’t Leave a Mess
Written by djfrosty on December 14, 2023
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Putting up your Christmas tree marks the transition from fall to the holiday season, but just like post-gift unwrapping, real Christmas trees can be messy. Plus, you have to make sure to take care of it from the day you put it up until you decide to take the tree down. If you’re short on time and energy this year, an artificial Christmas tree is the way to go — and you’ll be able to reuse it for years to come.
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If you haven’t snagged your fake Christmas tree yet, there’s still time! As an added bonus retailers like Walmart are offering some serious discounts on styles too, including up to 30% off seasonal decor.
The best artificial Christmas tree is up to personal preference, and with so many options to choose from, it can be as overwhelming as shopping for last-minute gifts. There’s everything from slim designs, pre-decorated, unlit, pink artificial trees, mini trees and more. Rather than spend hours online scouring the practically endless options, we did the digging for you and came up with our list of stellar fake Christmas trees no matter your budget or need. That way, you can focus more on finding the perfect gift for music lovers in your life.
Keep reading to shop our picks.
Amazon
overall pick
LifeFair Artificial Christmas Tree Pre-Decorated
LifeFair’s artificial tree goes all out in creating a realistic look. Not only does it arrive pre-lit, but it’s also decorated with fake berries and pinecones, while leaving room for your own ornaments. It’s also available in five sizes to customize to your space.
Amazon
budget pick
Best Choice Products Premium Spruce Artificial Christmas Tree
You don’t have to break the bank to display a quality tree in your home. Best Choice Products’ artificial tree is under $100, has realistic-looking branches and includes a metal stand you can cover with a tree skirt and more. Plus, you can use it year after year, saving you additional dollars in the long run.
Walmart
mini pick
Holiday Time Sutter Pink Spruce Artificial Christmas Tree
For added decor, you can pick up some of these adorable mini artificial trees, which are under $10 and come in three shades: green, pink and white. They’re each only 2-feet tall and come undecorated for added personalization.
Birch Lane
slim pick
Carolina Lighted Artificial Pine Christmas Tree
Fill that dusty, empty corner of your living room with this elegant artificial pine Christmas tree. The slim width and 6.5-foot height allows even those with small spaces the ability to enjoy the look and feel of a tree without feeling cramped.
Walmart
white pick
Holiday Time Pre-Lit Madison Pine White Artificial Christmas Tree
Prefer to go the non-traditional route? Ditch the all-green look and opt for this white fake Christmas tree. You can choose between white lights or rainbow lights and it stands at 6.5-feet tall, so you have room to put on all your ornaments.
Walmart
prelit pick
Best Choice Products Pre-Lit Holiday Christmas Pine Tree
Bring a snow covered fake Christmas tree into your home — without worrying about a melted mess. The design features white flocked branches that give the illusion of a fresh snowfall. It also comes with 250 warm lights pre-strung, so all you have to do is plug it in and admire the gorgeous view.
Balsam Hill
splurge pick
Vermont White Spruce
Go all out with a quality fake Christmas tree from Balsam Hill. This Vermont White Spruce design is currently 20% off and stands 7.5-feet tall. You can customize its decorations or have it come unlit so you can decorate it yourself — it’s up to you!
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best gifts for musicians, dog lover gifts and gender-neutral gifts.