6 Benefits of Artificial vs Real Christmas Trees

Longer Lifespan

If you buy a fresh tree a week or two before Christmas, it’ll still look good on the day itself, but it may be in poor shape come New Year’s Eve. ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREES are perfect for those who want to put up their tree early and keep it on display longer.

Easy Assembly

Some people enjoy the tradition of buying a live Christmas tree, but it takes time and effort to cut, mount, water, and clean up back at home. Artificial trees come in sections that are more manageable to set up. For easier assembly, our FLIP TREES™ flip upright, so you only need to add the top section.

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Simple Lighting

Stringing lights on a real tree may be time-consuming, and you risk dislodging needles or damaging the bulbs themselves. We offer Pre-lit Christmas Trees with various light types that are hand-strung for optimal coverage. With our EASY PLUG™ SYSTEM, light connections are built into the trunk so your tree lights up with a single plug.

See how Easy Plug works:

Maintenance-Free

Unlike real trees that require constant care, artificial Christmas trees can be left alone after assembly. You won’t need to think about watering or cleaning up fallen needles and sticky sap.

Flame-Retardant

Dried needles are prone to catch fire from the sparks of shorted electrical lights or open flames. Balsam Hill™ Christmas trees are made from fire-retardant materials, and are less likely to be a fire risk with proper diligence and precaution.

Non-Allergenic

A real Christmas tree can cause asthma attacks, sneezing, and a runny nose, and these symptoms only worsen the longer the tree remains indoors. Artificial Christmas trees use synthetic materials that don’t trigger this allergy. To keep your tree free of mold and dust, place them in our CHRISTMAS TREE STORAGE BAGS and store in a cool, dry area.

Realism

Most people prefer the look of real Christmas trees, so we took inspiration from nature in designing our MOST REALISTIC ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREES. Our exclusive True Needle™ technology mimics the color, shape, and texture of actual tree cuttings using high-grade polyethylene (PE). To see and feel our different branches for yourself, consider our BRANCH SAMPLE KIT.

Variety

Tree lots carry limited trees at a given time, and the most popular species run out as Christmas draws near. With artificial trees, you’ll find many types to choose from, including some that aren’t native to the United States. We offer trees in various sizes and shapes to suit your space, from FULL CHRISTMAS TREES to narrow or FLATBACK TREES for smaller areas.

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Easier to Decorate

We create our premium artificial Christmas trees with sturdy yet flexible needles. These won’t irritate your skin, unlike real tree needles that might prick your hands or get dislodged while you’re decorating. Our tree branches can support ornaments of different sizes, and we also offer SPARSE TREES that give you more room to showcase special ornaments.