8 Artificial Christmas Trees That Look Real & Won’t Leave a Mess


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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.

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.

OVERALL PICK

LifeFair Artificial Christmas Tree Pre-Decorated

$179.99 $189.99 5% off

Buy Now On Amazon

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.


tall artificial christmas tree with metal stand

BUDGET PICK

Best Choice Products Premium Spruce Artificial Christmas Tree

$99.99 $129.99 23% off

Buy Now On Amazon

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.


mini artificial tree on side table between red chairs

APARTMENT-FRIENDLY PICK

National Tree Company Artificial Full Christmas Tree

$44.99 $49.99 10% off

Buy Now On Amazon

Space is a luxury that not everyone has, which is where National Tree Company’s Artificial Full Christmas Tree comes in. It comes with a metal stand for added stability and is only 4-feet tall, which means you can stand it on a side table, media storage cabinet and more.


mini pink artificial christmas tree

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.


slim pre-lit artificial xmas tree with presents underneath

SLIM PICK

Carolina Lighted Artificial Pine Christmas Tree

$145 $231 37% off

Buy Now on birch lane

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.


white xmas tree with lights

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.


fake christmas tree with lights

PRELIT PICK

Best Choice Products Pre-Lit Holiday Christmas Pine Tree

$89.99 $149.99 40% off

Buy Now on walmart

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.


green artificial tree with lights and presents underneath

SPLURGE PICK

Vermont White Spruce

$999 $1,249 20% off

Buy Now on balsam Hill

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!


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