The Best Artificial Christmas Trees That Make Holiday Decorating Easier Than Ever

These make the holidays come together in a snap.

The charm of a fresh-cut tree has always been tricky to replicate — until now. If a family trip to the tree farm just isn’t possible this year, these artificial Christmas trees help bring the holiday magic home without any of the hassles. You can even buy that amazing Christmas tree smell, too.

Once you’ve determined the best artificial Christmas tree that fits your home’s size and aesthetic, you’ll be all set to start your holiday decorating as soon as you want. (Even if that’s immediately after Thanksgiving dinner!) These picks will last you year after year and are touted as reviewer favorites for their stylish, authentic look and easy assembly.

WHAT TO CONSIDER

Tree height and shape

When determining the best tree height to buy, consider the height of your ceiling above all. Give yourself at least a foot of headroom between the top of the tree and your ceiling, so you can still have room for an angel or a star at the very top.

Tree shapes vary widely from robust, tall trees to slim pencil silhouettes, and you can choose the best for you based on how much room you’re working with. There are even half-back trees like the Home Heritage Pre-Lit Artificial Half Christmas Tree that are specifically designed to stand flush against a wall or tuck into a corner for those with very small spaces.

Pre-strung vs. unlit

You’ll also want to decide if you want an artificial Christmas tree that’s unlit or pre-strung with lights. If you are starting from square one with buying your very first faux Christmas tree, we definitely recommend getting a pre-lit one, because you won’t have to buy a separate strand of lights for it.

Assembly

Artificial Christmas trees either comprise separate parts or one unit with multiple branch hinges. Hinging types are typically a little easier to put together because the tree comes in just one piece. When putting your tree together, you’ll want to keep your vacuum at the ready to pick up any fake needles and faux snow that falls off — some artificial Christmas trees tend to shed, especially if you’re assembling them for the very first time.

And if you don’t already own one, make sure youadd a Christmas tree bag to your cart, since you’ll want a neat and easy way to store your tree after the holidays are over.

Available pre-lit or bare, and in all shapes, sizes, and tree types, these 10 artificial Christmas trees will maintain their high-quality display for years of holiday enjoyment.

• Available heights: 4.5, 6.5, and 7.5 feet

The National Tree Company Carolina Pine Tree showcases such stunning mixed foliage, including long-needle pine branches that give it a much more natural-looking silhouette.

Studded with pinecones, this artificial Christmas tree comes pre-lit, and users love its pretty look and straightforward assembly. Says one person, “Yes, it takes a lot of ‘fluffing’ to get it to look good, but it is so worth it. It’s not sparse and it has plenty of lights. Visitors were surprised it wasn’t real!”

• Available heights: 7.5 and 9 feet

The Best Choice Products Premium Spruce Tree has a neat, triangular shape, and it assembles in three easily hinged sections. It comes without lights, so your family can also decorate it any which way.

This artificial Christmas tree comes apart in three pieces, and users note that it takes a while to fluff up to its fullest look, but the result is more than worth it. Says one person, “Oh, assembly was a breeze! Took me about an hour but that’s because I perfect EVERY BRANCH. Would rebuy always!”

• Available heights: 7.5 and 9 feet

Are you a white or rainbow-light household? If you live for color, this is the artificial Christmas tree for you.

The National Tree Company Pre-Lit Artificial Full Christmas Tree has a hinged design that comes together in a snap. The 7.5-foot version has 750 multicolored lights that glow brilliantly when plugged in. As one reviewer sums up, “It was very easy to assemble and absolutely beautiful.”

• Available heights: 4.5, 6.5, and 7.5 feet

The Puleo International Pre-Lit Aspen Fir Artificial Christmas Tree has unique, spiny boughs that give it an authentic, fresh-cut look. Dotted with mini lights, it truly doesn’t need anything else to look its holiday best. Its branches hinge into place, making it very easy for first-time tree owners to assemble.

Users recommend this one as being a high-quality tree that looks uncannily like the real thing. Says one person, “This tree is the perfect mix of vintage/rustic style and realism! Wish the cord for the plug was a tad longer, but that’s literally all I can say negatively about the tree!”

• Available heights: 5 and 9 feet

Finally, an artificial Christmas tree designed with modern living in mind. The Mr. Christmas Alexa-Compatible Vermont Spruce LED Christmas Tree turns on and off, changes color, and can be programmed to blink entirely through voice commands.

The tree has 40 different LED lighting functions that include making the tree glow steadily in seven different colors, twinkle magically between two or more colors, or put on a full color-changing light show for as long as you want. Just keep in mindthat an Alexa-enabled device will need to be nearby in order for this tree to work.

If you already have a fully decked-out smart home, this is the perfect additon. As one reviewer says, “Easy setup. Easy to pair with Alexa … It’s big and beautiful. I would definitely buy another.”

However, if you prefer low-tech Christmas decorations, we recommend sticking with one of the more traditional types on this list.

• Available heights: 4.5, 7, and 7.5 feet

Dreaming of a white Christmas tree? The National Tree Company Pre-Lit Artificial White Christmas Tree is a snowy showstopper with glitter-covered tips that catch the light beautifully. But be aware that it does shed.

This artificial Christmas tree comes apart in three sections, and its hinged branches easily extend or close up for effortless assembly.

Reviewers also tout its high-quality build and full, eye-catching look. Says one person, “This tree is sturdy, hinged, and so easy to assemble and disassemble … Next year, it will be up after Halloween, can’t wait to put it back up.”

• Available height: 7 feet

When viewed from the front, the Home Heritage Pre-Lit Artificial Half Christmas Tree looks just as lush as any other. But what sets it apart is that it’s a half-back tree, so it’s able to stand flush against any wall! It’s also easier to turn on and off than most trees that require manually unpluging.

Ideal for rooms that are short on space, this pre-lit artificial Christmas tree has 552 bendable branch tips that can be strung with ornaments and garlands exactly like a regular tree.

Says one reviewer, “This is a perfect tree for an apartment. It’s easy to build … You plug the tree for the lights and the ON/OFF button is a circular button that lays flat on the floor.”