Fake Christmas trees that don’t suck

[bdubs419]

We have had a pretty pathetic fake tree for years. Don’t hate…I grew up with fake trees so real is just not anything we have ever done. I would like to step up our game and get a less shitty fake tree this year. I am overwhelmed with options and reviews are so often conflicting.

Any recommendations ? Specific links? Brands?

[EvieEthelGarland]

I've been very happy with my Costco tree the past few years. They are currently $100 off and are cheaper in store. 

[lovebug0516]

Costco for sure! They have several heights to chose from and the tree pieces just click into place. Comes with remote to change from colored lights to white, or twinkle, etc.

We’ve had our 9 ft one for years and it’s still perfect and my daughter had the 4ft one in her room.

[gardengal]

We bought a Balsam Hill. It’s…fine. Frankly, I prefer the longer, more “pine”-like needles a few Target trees have but we needed narrower than normal. we had a table top tree from Target w longer needles we used for 16+yrs until a water leak caused mold issues. We got many compliments on it & it looked really full

[bex1973]

Our last 2 have come from Menards and I've be really happy with them. So many styles to pick from there as well.

[ssmjlm]

I prefer a slim tree, we've been happy with both home depot and lowes. I am hoping to go by home depot this week and take a look as I think our current one is nearing its end.

[k3am]

Another vote for the Costco tree. I can get it set up and fluffed out in about 5 minutes. We've had ours for 3-4 years now and impressed.

I have a love/hate relationship with the fact that it can be colored lights or all white because kids will fight over any and everything.

[NewGirlNic]

After spending $$$ on pre-lit trees that would frustrate the ever living f out of me because the lights would go out in sections after only a couple years. I went with an unlit tree a few years ago and just add my own lights. It's more work, but way less frustration. 

I got this one from Lowes and it's great. Come in lots of different heights

www.lowes.com/pd/National-Tree-Company-7-5-ft-Artificial-Christmas-Tree/1000782920

This year I'm ordering cluster lights to really make it sparkle

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CV8PLS7/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A1H255773TR0IA&th=1

[starburst604]

Following because I want to buy one not as our main Christmas tree but to display in a tall window we have above the landing of our staircase. The window is elevated about 6 feet up with a platform where tree would sit, but there's no outlet there nor at the bottom of the stairs (annoying). Any ideas on how I could power it without having to run an extension cord to the nearest outlet for everyone to trip on? It would probably be a 4-5 foot tree and doesn't seem they make those with battery power, understandable because I'd be changing the batteries every week. Just buy a plain one and string it with battery powered lights with timer? 

[meanie]

We have this one, got it last year and it is really pretty.

www.homedepot.com/p/Home-Decorators-Collection-7-5-ft-Ashton-Balsam-Fir-Christmas-Tree-22LE31014/319941021

I also see a lot of people adding floral picks to fill out a tree and add depth.

I grew up cutting down a real tree every year, the only thing I miss is the smell!

[Roc A Bee]

I have a flocked tree from King of Christmas. It is BEAUTIFUL. Flocked makes everything better.

[picksthemusic]

We upgraded to a Balsam Hill last year and I don't regret it one bit. It's such a pretty tree. Heavy AF but so pretty once it's up.

[cereal K]

After years of buying trees at At Home, only to have them crap out after 2 years, I got a great deal last year on a 9ft full prelit from National Christmas Tree Company on prime day. I love it! Now, I haven't plugged it in this year to make sure it still works, but it's really pretty.

eta This one: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MS7V15G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

[expectantsteelerfan]

This is one of those purchases I feel like you need to make in person.  I looked at Balsalm Hill so.many.times. but just couldn't pull the trigger.  I even thought about ordering their sample branches.  But I wanted to see the full tree in person.  So I went to Home Depot, Lowes, etc. and ended up buying a realistic looking tree (IMO) from At Home, and then a more 'fun' tree with the Twinkly lights/app (you can make patterns of lights in all kinds of fun colors) for our living room from Michaels.  My kids really love playing with the Twinkly app for the lights, and I love my pretty white-lit tree in our foyer lol.

[roxysoxy]

We've had our Balsam Hill tree for 19 years. We keep debating if it's time to get a new tree. It's a pre-lit tree and most of the lights no longer work, so we now put our own lights on the tree. Other than the light issue, the tree still looks really good. When we do get another tree, we'll likely get another Balsam Hill one. 

[DotAndBuzz]

Another vote for the Costco tree.

We've got the 9 ft pre-lit tree, and it's been good for 7 years so far.

[tacokick]

My issue is finding all blue lights this year but we like our unlit tree from Balsam Hill. We got it on super sale and it looks good, packs up nicely in the included bag.

[momin2013]

Our pre-lit tree is 12 years old and still going strong. I just went to look at the box because I had no clue what kind it is, and what do you know, it’s a Balsam Spruce from Costco.

[isabel]

We bought a Balsam Hill tree a few years ago. I think it looks really good.

I did not buy pre-lit because I don’t want to deal with the lights going out.

[Alex]

We have a Costco tree that is over 20 years old. It is still so beautiful. I have only heard good things about Costco trees.

[loira]

Another vote for Costco. Ours is a pencil tree because we live in a condo, but it's still lovely. We've had it for 4 years now.

[cjcouple]

I got one at Target a few years back and I love it because it multi textured so it has some branches that are thicker than others and slightly a different color so it looks real. I get comments all the time how people thought it was a real tree once theyvget up close and realize its not.

I don't have the box anymore (we bought a storage bag) but it was that "wonder..." brand. It was set up in person. It is an unlit tree and in 2 pieces.

[morecoffeeplease]

Im obsessed with our tree and it’ll go on sale on Black Friday. It also goes in and out of stock all of the time.




www.homedepot.com/p/Home-Decorators-Collection-9-ft-Elegant-Grand-Fir-LED-Pre-Lit-Artificial-Christmas-Tree-with-Timer-with-3000-Warm-White-Lights-W14N0139/308983987

[Deleted]

I have this tree from Lowe's and I really like it www.lowes.com/pd/Holiday-Living/5014172621 I got it on a Black Friday sale in 2019 or 2020, I forget which. I've been very happy with it. I actually kept it up for a year straight in 2021.

[eport]

Big fan of National Tree Company. Not as expensive as Balsam Hill but still good quality and lots of options. Bonus of being on Amazon (also other stores if you can find a coupon)
www.amazon.com/stores/NationalTreeCompany/page/05CB3634-FA76-499D-8E4E-5DF3EF9338F5?ref_=ast_bln

[janegold]

Just chiming in to agree that the Costco ones are excellent. Very realistic, no fluffing required, super easy to put together. We have the 9' one.

[fivechickens]

Nov 9, 2023 15:56:00 GMT -5 NewGirlNic said:

After spending $$$ on pre-lit trees that would frustrate the ever living f out of me because the lights would go out in sections after only a couple years. I went with an unlit tree a few years ago and just add my own lights. It's more work, but way less frustration. 

I got this one from Lowes and it's great. Come in lots of different heights

www.lowes.com/pd/National-Tree-Company-7-5-ft-Artificial-Christmas-Tree/1000782920

This year I'm ordering cluster lights to really make it sparkle

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CV8PLS7/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A1H255773TR0IA&th=1

I spent $8 (between sale and gift card) on uour tree, which is very similar (if not the same) to the one you posted, 10 years ago. I always get annoyed when adding the lights but it is worth it.

I ordered the fairy lights you posted too to add with the regular lights I put on.

[CurlyQ284]

Nov 9, 2023 18:16:10 GMT -5 tacokick said:

My issue is finding all blue lights this year but we like our unlit tree from Balsam Hill. We got it on super sale and it looks good, packs up nicely in the included bag.

We got these lights for the outside. Our Halloween lights died and H wanted lights that he could change from orange to Christmas colors without having to take them down and put up new ones. There's a little remote to change the colors and you can change them to all blue. I just bought some for the tree


Limited-time deal: Toodour Christmas Lights RGB String Lights - 82ft 200 LED Color Changing Christmas Lights with Remote & Timer, 16 Colors Waterproof Twinkle Tree Lights for Indoor Outdoor Xmas Decorations a.co/d/dqreBI8

[cuadrado]

We also have a Costco tree. We have a 7ft one and this will be our 7th year using it. I'm curious of how long it will last!

I'm also interested in the viral Home Depot tree but I can't justify getting a 2nd one.

[zaneyzoo]

I ordered this last year and absolutely love it

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N3QFZHR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1