Best ‘Real Feel’ Fake Christmas Tree to Consider In 2025

Ian Mutuli
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Ian Mutuli

Ian Mutuli

Founder and Managing Editor of Archute. He is also a graduate architect from The University of Nairobi, Kenya.
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It is an age-old debate; should you get a real Christmas tree or a fake one? If you would rather not deal with spruce dropping green needles all over your floor or buying a new tree every year, an artificial Christmas tree is a great option. Thanks to innovation today, it’s practically impossible to tell the difference between the best fake Christmas tree and a real one.

Artificial trees do not need any maintenance; all you have to do is get them out of the storage bag, spruce up the needles and set up. They are also safer since they don’t carry any pests or have flame-retardant branches. The best part, you don’t need to buy a new tree every Christmas as one can serve you faithfully for years.

Fake Christmas trees come in all shapes and designs, from tabletops to absolutely grand. You can also get a tree that’s pre-lit, fully decorated or covered in snow to make things much easier.

Whatever your style is, these five fake Christmas trees will make a great centrepiece for your holiday celebrations.

Best 'Real Feel' Fake Christmas Trees

1. National Tree Company Kingswood Fir Pencil- Best Narrow Tree

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National Tree Company Artificial Slim Christmas Tree,...
  • This Kingswood Fir Slim Artificial Green Christmas Tree is 7.5...
  • Designed to look and feel lifelike, this tree is defined by its...
  • This tree features pre-attached, hinged branches that drop down...
  • Constructed with sturdy, high quality materials, hypo-allergenic,...
  • At National Tree Company, we believe that special holiday...

If you have a small living area, a narrow tree can do the trick. This Kingswood Fir pencil from National Tree Company is only 30 inches wide, which means it occupies very little space. However, it’s a 7.5 feet tree, and the branches fluff up amazingly so you won’t be missing the wow factor.

The tree comes with 1075 individually crafted branch tips that look ultra-realistic and very lifelike. The conveniently hinged branches allow for simple set up and disassembly, both of which will take less than 30 minutes. From the sturdy metal base, fire-resistant and time tested needles, you can tell this tree is made to last.

According to customers, it will be hard to get such a good deal. The skinny, pencil size Christmas tree looks decent, and you can go all out with decorations. However, many people suggest you take your time fluffing up the branches to fill on the gaps.

2. National Tree Company Artificial Slim Christmas Tree, 7.5 Feet

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National Tree Company Artificial Slim Christmas Tree,...
  • This Kingswood Fir Slim Artificial Green Christmas Tree is 7.5...
  • Designed to look and feel lifelike, this tree is defined by its...
  • This tree features pre-attached, hinged branches that drop down...
  • Constructed with sturdy, high quality materials, hypo-allergenic,...
  • At National Tree Company, we believe that special holiday...

The National Tree Company Artificial Slim Christmas Tree is a 7.5-foot Kingswood Fir designed for those who want a space-saving yet festive addition to their holiday décor. Its slim profile makes it ideal for tight spaces, while the realistic branch structure ensures a natural look. The tree includes a sturdy stand, and its hinged branches allow for quick and easy setup.

The National Tree Company Artificial Slim Christmas Tree is a practical choice for compact spaces without compromising festive charm. While it may require effort to fluff and decorate, its realistic design and easy assembly make it a reliable centerpiece for the holiday season.

3. National Tree Carolina Pine Tree with Clear Lights- Best Pre-lit Tree

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National Tree Carolina Pine Tree with Clear Lights ,...
  • This Carolina Pine Artificial Green Christmas Tree is 7.5 feet...
  • Features 750 white lights that remain lit even when a bulb goes...
  • This tree features pre-attached, hinged branches that drop down...
  • Constructed with sturdy, high quality materials, hypo-allergenic,...
  • At National Tree Company, we believe that special holiday...

This Carolina Pine, from National Tree, is a real gem if you are looking for a ready to go fir artificial Christmas tree that you just need to set up on your lounge. The tree comes in at 7.5 ft which sounds huge, but is the perfect size for any house and boasts ‘FEEL REAL’ technology so it looks very realistic. The individually crafted branch tips are perfect for minimal effort and requiring 1399 tips to get into shape.

If you’re a fan of the look (and you should be), there’s plenty to love about this tree: It’s quick to assemble, because all the branches are hinged and preattached. From the metal base, time tested, fire resistant needles to the 750 UL lights, these lamps are constructed for timeless use. You can also buy with confidence as there is a 5-year warranty backed by the best artificial tree maker in the USA.

When all is said and done, it’s the lighting that really takes this tree away. The branches are pre attached to the light strings, and if one of the bulbs burns out the others will remain lit. Customers insist it’s an absolutely gorgeous tree and will turn your living room into holiday heaven in about 60 seconds.

4. National Tree Company Winchester White Pre-lit Pine- Best White Tree

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National Tree Company Pre-lit Artificial Christmas Tree...
  • This Winchester Pine Artificial Green Christmas Tree is 7 feet...
  • Features 450 white lights that remain lit even when a bulb goes...
  • This tree features pre-attached, hinged branches that drop down...
  • Constructed with sturdy, high quality materials, hypo-allergenic,...
  • At National Tree Company, we believe that special holiday...

A white Christmas tree is just the best thing, isn’t it? But thousands of Amazon customers have lauded it as 'the most beautiful Christmas tree they have ever seen.' Aside from being white with silver touches, this tree is also prelittered with high quality and long light sets making your decorative tree all the more interesting.

The Winchester snow white tree has 982 individually hand formed branch tips — all conveniently hinged to facilitate easy setup and disassembly. It is also built to last, as are all the artificial Christmas trees from National Tree Company, and is backed by a 5 year warranty. At 7 feet tall and 56 inches in diameter, its a proper stately centrepiece tree.

The tree, of course, comes with lights, but you can add more lights (and just for good measure, some decorations) if you like. It was really the fullness of the tree and minimal fluffing that wowed most of our customers.

5. National Tree Company Dunhill Fir Tree, 9 Feet- Best Tall Tree

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National Tree Company Artificial Full Christmas Tree,...
  • Product 1: This Dunhill Fir Full Artificial Green Christmas Tree...
  • Product 1: Designed to look and feel lifelike, this tree is...
  • Product 1: This tree features pre-attached, hinged branches that...
  • Product 1: Constructed with sturdy, high quality materials,...
  • Product 2: This North Valley Spruce Full Artificial Black...

How big of a Christmas tree would you want? Is 9 feet grand enough? This Dunhill Fir 9 –feet Christmas tree is one that will make no mistake, doesn’t get any better than this. The tree is of course also 7,794 individually crafted branch tips up to a least a diameter of 80 inches. This is not the tree for you, if you have no space.

National Tree Company lives up to their name, designing this artificial tree to appear as real as possible. And it's also pretty easy to assemble, too – you just join the three sections together and fluff up the branches. And, of course, the tree also includes a 5 year warranty buy it is made to last you a lifetime if you nurture it properly.

Customers say it will take you an hour to completely fluff and shape the branches to perfection. The end results are breath taking since decorating the entire tree can take the whole day however since it’s huge.

Conclusion

A Christmas tree is something of a preference and personal need. Choosing one will depend on the size, the cost and of course the decorations. Remember that you get what you pay for, and that’s real for fake Christmas trees. However, with appearance, aim for the tree with the most tip count so that there is a more full tree and therefore more space for decorations!

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are fake Christmas trees better?

A 2019 survey found that 81 percent of the Christmas trees placed inside American homes were fake. Real Christmas trees support US farmers and evoke realness while fake trees are less work, reusable and better for the environment.

2. What makes the best artificial Christmas trees?

Whenever you purchase an artificial tree, make sure it sells ‘true needles’ or ‘real feel’ by design as they replicate a real Christmas tree in absolutely every sense possible, and also that putting it together and taking it apart is easy and that it’s nice and bushy otherwise it won’t look full.

Ian Mutuli

About the author

Ian Mutuli

Founder and Managing Editor of Archute. He is also a graduate architect from The University of Nairobi, Kenya.
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