13 best artificial Christmas trees to buy online this festive season
Even the best artificial Christmas trees were considered a tacky festive faux pas once upon a time, and anyone living in a well-appointed home would flock to the local White Spruce tree farm to pick up the real thing. But times have changed, and in 2023, the best artificial Christmas trees have a luxe and natural look. With just as much fluff as something living, fake Christmas trees can bring sophisticated, festive joy to your living room during the festive season – and that’s before we consider how much more practical and cost-effective they are.
Sure, fir artificial Christmas trees don’t smell as good as the real thing (that’s what reed diffusers and winter candles are for, right?) – and the journey to the attic/under-stairs-cupboard isn’t nearly as fun as a trip to the snow-covered farm. But there are tonnes of benefits to investing in an artificial Christmas tree, from the fact you won’t have to pick up countless pine needles with your vacuum cleaner, to the fact that you can buy them pre-lit with twinkly, warm white lights. The hassle of wrestling with a string of fairy lights is long gone. Ahead, everything you need to know on your quest for the best artificial trees of 2023, including our top picks from the best online retailers.
JUMP TO: How to choose the best faux tree | How to choose the right-sized tree for your space | Are artificial Christmas trees sustainable? | Our full artificial Christmas tree reviews.
Best Black Friday Christmas tree deals:
- Royal Blue Spruce, WAS £799 NOW £599, Balsam Hill
- Frosted Fraser Fir, WAS £849 NOW £759, Balsam Hill
- 7ft Sherwood Real Look Full Christmas Tree, WAS £249.99 NOW £209.99, Very.co.uk
- Brunswick Spruce Unlit Christmas Tree 7ft, WAS £279 NOW £249, John Lewis
- Caspar 7ft Artificial Christmas Tree, WAS £250 NOW £200, La Redoute
- Christow Snowy Christmas Tree 7ft, WAS £99.99 NOW £84.99, Amazon
- 183cm Artificial Christmas Tree, WAS £42.99 NOW £26.99, Wayfair
The best artificial Christmas trees 2023 at a glance – our top picks:
- Best Artificial Christmas Tree Overall: Symons Nordmann Fir Christmas Tree - 7.5ft, £595, The White Company
- Best Slim Christmas Tree: Habitat Slim 6ft Pop Up Snowy Artificial Christmas Tree, £50, Argos
- Best 6ft Tree: Grand Spruce Christmas Tree – 6ft, £225, The White Company
- Best Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas Tree: Royal Blue Spruce®, £529, Balsam Hill
- Best With Snow: Frosted Fraser Fir, £759, Balsam Hill
How to choose the best Christmas tree:
There are a few things to consider when shopping for an artificial Christmas tree.
- Firstly, you'll obviously want to consider the cost. There's a range of fake Christmas trees on the market for your best Christmas transformation yet, from unlit Christmas trees to mini Christmas trees, pop-up Christmas trees with hinged branches and trees to suit small spaces. Generally speaking, the size and addition of any fairy lights or similar will be the two factors that make it more or less expensive. You can get a tree for as little as £20, but for the sustainability reasons listed below, you should invest more if you can. PSA: those more expensive Christmas trees do tend to look more lifelike.
- Whether you're buying an artificial Christmas tree with PVC or PE needle tips is another important factor to consider on your quest to transforming your living room into an *actual* winter wonderland. PE tips are better because they're moulded to look like real needles. That said, they are more expensive.
- Lastly, consider the tip count. Artificial Christmas trees with a high tip count will look fuller and therefore more realistic.
How to choose the right size Christmas tree for your space:
Today's artificial Christmas trees come in all shapes and sizes, from three-foot right up to nine. Before you place an order, be sure to measure the space in which you want it to go. In the middle of the room? In the corner? Down the side of the sofa? In your hallway? Knowing its placement will ensure you know how much space you have to play with.
Making a statement is important, but you don't want to go for something too big which will end up squashed and shrivelled. Check the width of the tree you're buying at its widest point to be the most accurate. Also, height is key. You'll want something which is around six inches lower than your ceiling height, to give space for a Christmas tree topper.
The most popular artificial Christmas tree size is between 6 and 7 feet – and this tends to suit most living rooms.
Is an artificial Christmas tree more sustainable than a real one?
Not strictly, but there are pros and cons to both real and fake Christmas trees. Artificial Christmas trees have a large carbon footprint, because they tend to be made outside of the UK and flown (or shipped) over. They’re also made from materials like metal polyethylene and PVC which aren’t biodegradable and may be left in landfill.
That considered, real Christmas trees have to be re-grown, re-transported and re-disposed of every year, so if you keep your fake Christmas tree for at least ten years then it will become more sustainable than something real. Our advice? Consider spending a little more on a beautiful, realistic artificial Christmas tree by a brand like The White Company which you can adorn with personalised Christmas baubles for years to come.
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Ahead, GLAMOUR full edit of the best artificial Christmas trees to add to your checkout.
1. Best overall
GLAMOUR's review: Beautifully realistic consisting of high-quality faux ferns and an artificial tree trunk, The White Company's Symons Nordmann Christmas tree looks a beautiful addition to your living room or hallway. It comes with a rustic wicker tree skirt which disguises the base, and you can add the brand's tree storage bag to your order for year-round safe keeping. Now all you need is a tree topper, some pine cones and multi-colour tree decorations.
Heights available: 7.5ft.
Dimensions: Tree: H228cm x diameter 162cm. Tree skirt: H26cm; top diameter 48cm; base diameter 68cm.
Weight: 18.6kg.
Number of tips: 1,754 tips.
Number of lights: N/A.
Any extras included? It comes with a wicker tree skirt.
Delivery: FREE for orders to UK over £50, or £7.95 for next-day delivery.2. Best pre-lit artificial Christmas tree
GLAMOUR's review: Available in three light options – unlit, candlelit clear LED or colour and clear LED bulbs – this Balsam Hill tree infuses your home with the majesty and elegance of the world-renowned Royal Blue Spruce.
Heights available: 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8ft.
Dimensions: From 4 X 32".
Weight: From 20lbs.
Number of tips: From 657 +.
Number of lights: From 300.
Any extras included? N/A.
Delivery: FREE standard delivery on all orders to the UK and the Republic of Ireland.3. Best 6ft artificial Christmas tree
GLAMOUR's review: Traditional in design, this artificial Christmas tree – which comes in three parts for easy assembly – is one of The White Company's bestsellers. Not least because of its suits-most-living-rooms size. It's ideal for living rooms and hallways, and has new memory flex branches which make putting it up a breeze. In short: the branches and tips fall into place when taken out of the packaging, without you having to arrange each and every one. Most of the branches are handpainted, which adds to its realistic finish and rustic charm.
Heights available: 6ft.
Dimensions: Tree: H183cm x D135cm.
Weight: 8.9kg.
Number of tips: 1,559.
Number of lights: N/A.
Any extras included? N/A.
Delivery: Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders at The White Company until Monday 13th November.4. Best value
GLAMOUR's review: Reduced in the Black Friday sale at John Lewis, we found this artificial Christmas tree to be beautifully bushy and realistic in appearance. It has been crafted in a rich, emerald green colour, where the outermost tips are a lighter shade to emulate the appearance of fresh growth. Reviewers found it it to be well proportioned, durable and sturdy.
Heights available: 7ft.
Dimensions: H210 x Dia.137cm.
Weight: 14.4kg.
Number of tips: 3,507.
Number of lights: N/A.
Any extras included? A metal stand.
Delivery: UK delivery within 2-5 days, 8am - 8pm, Monday to Saturday. Free on orders over £50, otherwise £4.50.Save when you shop for the best artificial Christmas tree with these John Lewis promo codes.
5. Most realistic artificial Christmas tree
GLAMOUR's review: You can't beat Balsam Hill trees for quality and realistic appearance, and the Royal Blue Spruce is no exception to the rule. Available to buy with a three year warranty, it allows you to fill your home with the majesty and elegance of European evergreens over the festive period. It's fairly narrow in profile, making it a great choice for small spaces, yet the foliage is dense and full.
On that note: the brand's exclusive True Needle® foliage mimics the colour and texture of real evergreen branches to bring outstanding realism down to the smallest details.
When you order, there are four choices of lighting, each of which uses an Easy Plug® system to make the whole debacle fuss-free. Reviewers poured over how many compliments they got for this artificial Christmas tree, but did note that it was quite heavy to lift into the loft.
Heights available: 4 foot, 5 foot, 6 foot, 7 foot, 8 foot.
Dimensions: 46" X 7" for the 7 foot tree.
Weight: Undisclosed.
Number of tips: 1,897+ (depending on the size)
Number of lights: You can order this artificial Christmas tree unlit, with clear LED lights or with colour and clear LED lights. All options come with 700 lights.
Any extras included? Premium tree stand with scratch-proof rubber feet, off-season storage bag(s), soft cotton gloves to shape your tree in style, and extra bulbs included for pre-lit trees.
Delivery: Free standard delivery on all UK orders.6. Best artificial Christmas tree with snow
GLAMOUR's review: Thanks to the brand's award-winning True Needle® foliage, this snow-dusted Christmas tree is one of the most realistic on the market. First impressions? We loved that it comes with protective gloves to use while you're unpacking and shaping, and loved that the only plug featured goes through the trunk – so you can easily provide power to your lights. It only needs a few small baubles to look beautifully-decorated. Some reviewers noted that the lights are better placed on the bottom half of the three, than they are at the top.
Heights available: 6.5 feet, 7.5 feet, 9 feet.
Dimensions: 52" X 7.5′ based on the 7.5 foot.
Weight: Not disclosed.
Number of tips: 3538+ based on the 7.5 foot.
Number of lights: 650.
Any extras included? Premium tree stand with scratch-proof rubber feet, off-season storage bag(s), protective gloves for use while shaping your tree, extra bulbs.
Delivery: Free standard delivery on all UK orders.7. Best slimline
GLAMOUR's review: With faux snow frosted tips and narrow enough to tuck in the corner of any room or hallway, this slim tree is one of the best fake Christmas trees for small space and easy assembly. Although it’s not available in a range of sizes, we moved it from box to bauble-ready in just a matter of minutes. Simply pop the bottom branches out from the base, and slot the top branches into the gaps. You'll then want to spend a little time fluffing the branches, et voila! Ready to adorn with tinsel. Sorry, minimalists.
Heights available: 6ft.
Dimensions: H45.72, W33.02, D45.72cm
Weight: 2kg.
Number of branch tips: 307.
Number of lights: 480.
Any extras included? N/A.
Delivery: Pay online; collect in-store within 7 days depending on your postcode.Save when you shop for the best artificial Christmas tree with these Argos promo codes.
8. Best for easy assembly
GLAMOUR's review: Setting up this pre-lit Christmas tree is a total breeze with thanks to M&S' memory branch technology. Simply take the artificial Christmas tree out of its box and watch as it falls into place. Clever, hey? We loved that it came fitted with 300 warm-white bulbs for a gorgeous soft glow, but didn't love that it felt a little sparse in comparison to options by the likes of Balsam Hill.
Heights available: 7ft.
Dimensions: Height: 213.4 cm, Width: 149.9 cm, Length: 149.9 cm.
Weight: Undisclosed.
Number of tips: 1,259.
Number of lights: Undisclosed.
Any extras included? N/A.
Delivery: Next day delivery is £12.50.Save when you shop for the best artificial Christmas tree with these Marks and Spencer promo codes.
9. Best 8ft Christmas tree
GLAMOUR's review: Granted, Very.co.uk might not be the first place you'd think to look on your quest for the best artificial Christmas tree, but there are some really solid options. For those on the hunt for something a little bigger - 8ft, to be exact - this one has great reviews. It's crafted with an impressive 3,965 tips which give it a full and realistic look, and the hinged branches mean they're easy to manoeuvre when you're decorating. The one thing worth noting is how wide this tree is in comparison to some other 8ft trees on the market. Some reviewers had to send it back due to lack of space.
Heights available: 8ft.
Dimensions: 240 x177 x 177cm.
Weight: Undisclosed.
Number of tips: 3,965.
Number of lights: N/A.
Any extras included? Metal stand.
Delivery: Standard delivery £3.99. Delivered to your home or nominated address usually within 3-5 working days.Save when you shop for the best artificial Christmas tree with these Very.co.uk promo codes.
10. Best desktop Christmas tree
GLAMOUR's review: To pot on the top of your desk, dining table or coffee table, this adorable compact Christmas tree, which is only 1.5ft in height, is a great choice. It comes in a woven wicker basket and looks a festive dream paired with a few miniature baubles. The lights come complete with a timer to prevent energy wastage.
Heights available: 1.5ft.
Dimensions: H45cm x D18cm approx.
Weight: 0.58kg.
Number of tips: 32.
Number of lights: 20 warm white micro dots lit.
Any extras included? Wicker basket. Note that it requires 3 x AA batteries, and batteries are not included.
Delivery: FREE Standard delivery until Monday 13th November.11. Best miniature Christmas tree
GLAMOUR's review: Size-up on the 1.5ft option with this three foot option from The White Company. Also compact enough to sit atop tables, it doesn't take too much space but injects tonnes of festive joy into your room. It comes fitted with LED lights, is easy to assemble, and is fitted with a timer to prevent energy wastage.
Heights available: 3ft.
Dimensions: H90cm x D80cm approx.
Weight: 3.24kg.
Number of tips: 161.
Number of lights: 90 warm white micro dots lit, 6-hour timer.
Any extras included? Wicker basket. Requires 3 x AA batteries (batteries not included).
Delivery: FREE Standard delivery until Monday 13th November.12. Best 9 foot Christmas tree
GLAMOUR's review: One of the biggest artificial Christmas trees in The White Company's offering, this nine foot option celebrates the magic of Christmas – and is perfect for large spaces with high ceilings. It's pre-lit with warm-white LED lights (with multiple settings including soft glow and flicker), all of the wires are tucked away in the trunk, and the memory-flex feature means the tree falls into place – without the need to rearrange all the branches – when it's unpacked. The only thing to note here? It takes three weeks to be delivered, so items ordered now won't arrive until mid-December.
Heights available: 9ft.
Dimensions: H280cm x D175cm approx.
Weight: 25kg.
Number of tips: 3,630.
Number of lights: 1,000.
Any extras included? N/A.
Delivery: Free standard delivery right now.
13. Most expensive
GLAMOUR's review: For those who are feeling extravagent, we present to you, the most expensive artificial Christmas tree in our edit. That is: the Vermont White Spruce by Balsam Hill, which was the brand's first creation and still one of their bestsellers. Inspired by the Picea glauca found throughout New England and Canada, it's crafted with a traditional profile and composed with True Needle® tips that look so lifelike. What's more, now that it has been recreated with the brand's innovative Flip Tree design, all you need to do to put it up is rotate the base of the tree into place and attach the top.
Heights available: 6.5 foot, 7.5 foot, 9 foot.
Dimensions: Based on the 7.5: 62″ X 7.5′.
Weight: Undisclosed.
Number of tips: 2647+.
Number of lights: 1,200.
Any extras included? Premium built-in rolling metal stand to easily move your tree from room to room, durable, 360-degree front wheels allow for easy steering (which will not scratch your floor), Colour+Clear™ trees include a remote control to adjust light Colours and switch on/off, premium heavy-duty off-season canvas storage bags with reinforced stitching and handles for effortless storage, protective gloves for use while shaping your tree, extra bulbs.
Delivery: Free delivery on all UK orders.14. Best for quick delivery
GLAMOUR's review: This Norfolk Leisure artificial Christmas tree is low maintenance, pre-lit and easy to wipe clean with a dry cloth. It has over 2,000 tips for a full, bushy finish, and comes on a metal stand which folds away with speed.
Heights available: 6ft.
Dimensions: Undisclosed.
Weight: Undisclosed.
Number of tips: 2,019.
Number of lights: 500.
Any extras included? Undisclosed.
Delivery: Standard delivery is £5.95.Save when you shop for the best artificial Christmas tree with these Selfridges promo codes.
15. Best at Argos
GLAMOUR's review: Designed to recreate the magic of a real tree, this natural looking artificial tree from Habitat offers all the charm minus the maintenance. Delicately detailed to be as lifelike as possible, it's a classic shade of green with light brown branches.
Heights available: 6ft.
Dimensions: H110.49, W32.38, D32.38cm.
Weight: 8kg.
Number of tips: 1,951.
Number of lights: Undisclosed.
Any extras included? N/A.
Delivery: Pay online; collect in-store within 7 days depending on your postcode.Save when you shop for the best artificial Christmas tree with these Argos promo codes.
