While nothing quite beats a real Christmas tree, there are some incredible artificial trees that match the aesthetics of the real deal almost perfectly – and they require a lot less care too.
Available at: Balsam Hill (opens in new tab)
Balsam Hill is one of the most reputable artificial Christmas tree retailers on the market with a variety of lit, unlit, tall, and small trees for every type of Christmas celebration. The online realtor has the largest assortment of tree styles of any of the stores on this list, making it the best one-stop shop for all of your faux Christmas foliage.
Available at: Bed, Bath & Beyond (opens in new tab)
Bed, Bath & Beyond offers a huge selection of festive firs at a range of price points for every budget, making it a more affordable choice over some of the more luxury options on this list. The lower prices don’t signal a compromise on appearance either, with many trees under $200 still offering an authentic experience while still leaving some budget for presents.
Available at: Home Depot (opens in new tab)
It may not be an expected choice, but The Home Depot offers realistic trees as a part of their seemingly endless home improvement offers. The site offers in-depth detail for each of their trees allowing you to compare the smaller details such as the level of realism, the number of lights (if included), tree species, and even the tip count to demonstrate how densely packed your faux needles will be.
Available at: Macy’s (opens in new tab)
Macy’s has long been a trusted store for a range of home and lifestyle accessories so it only makes sense that they are a good source of realistic Christmas trees too. The department store offers several Christmas tree brands all in one place allowing you to shop around for the perfect family tree without having to switch between sites. They even offer Christmas tree bags to help with your holiday decluttering and pristinely pack away your decor each year.
Available at: West Elm (opens in new tab)
West Elm is the perfect stop for luxury Christmas decorations (opens in new tab) like authentic faux trees that are guaranteed to stand the test of time. The site’s extensive filters allow you to pick your tree based on size, shape, and even color with a range of styles to complement every Christmas decor scheme. They also provide ‘get the look’ decorating sets with a pre-selected collection of ornaments so that you can recreate their storefront tree styles at home.
They even have an adorable two-foot tabletop tree that we can’t wait to add to our home office desks.
