The UK's bestArtificial Christmas Trees2022 Review

Finding a dense artificial Christmas tree which still looks natural can be challenging, but this 6 Foot ‘Natural-Snowed’ Christmas tree manages to maintain a traditional, realistic appearance without any sparse patches.

Once assembled out the box, which takes a maximum of 15 minutes, it’s easy to achieve a plush, full-looking Christmas tree by spreading out the wire-centred branches. This process can take a little while, but it’s worth taking the time to separate them as it really boosts the appearance of the tree. If your family loves to get a lot of ornaments on the tree, this Christmas tree should hold the majority of your bauble collection – there’s certainly a lot of branches to hang them from!

Also, the pine needles are extra thick which makes it a lot easier to decorate with precision and place big ornaments where you want them. Instead of struggling to hold larger baubles and ornaments, which can happen with a real tree, the branches of this Christmas tree don’t buckle under the weight.

Not only are there a lot of branches, as well as decorative pine cones, but this Christmas tree also comes pre decorated with a light sprinkling of faux snow. It gives the effect that snow has recently fallen and settled on the branches. This is done in a subtle way, with a slight glitter effect that glistens in the light like real snow.

Also, there are no heightened safety concerns when it comes to decorating this Christmas tree with lots of lights either. Putting lights on an artificial trees can sometimes be problematic, but the PVC needles on this model are non-flammable so there’s no increased fire risk.

At 6 ft tall, this is a large Christmas tree that definitely makes a statement; however, it can still fit into medium sized rooms as it’s only 120 cm wide. This makes it very versatile – whether you want to put it in the hall or living room, you won’t find yourself brushing past it every time you walk past.

It comes with a wooden cross base, which is more attractive than the basic stands of many artificial Christmas trees. The base is relatively visible, so it helps that it’s aesthetically pleasing – there’s quite a gap between the bottom branches of the Christmas tree and the base. Of course, this area can always be filled with presents so it does still have its uses…

Overall, this is one of the best artificial Christmas trees on the market. It’s a good size and looks thick and full once the frosted branches have been spread out. Plus, even if there’s no white Christmas in sight, the faux snow evokes a wonderfully festive atmosphere.

If you’re looking for a Christmas tree that won’t be swamped by high-ceiling rooms, this 7ft Snow Covered Pine With Crystals is a great option for landings, hallways, and lofty spaces.

Standing at 7 feet tall, it’s perfect for large areas that tend to drown out smaller Christmas trees. And yet, despite the substantial height of this artificial tree, it’s not impractically large either. At 120 cm wide, it can still be placed in ‘high traffic’ areas of the house, like the hall, without risking everyone brushing past and knocking off baubles each time.

This is one of the best artificial Christmas trees if you want something that looks just as good undecorated as when decked with an entire collection of ornaments. It already comes subtly ‘pre decorated’ as there are small crystals on the branches that imitate snow and frost, as well as “snow”-covered pine cones.

Nevertheless, the frosted branches can certainly be decorated if you wish, and are substantial enough to support some fairly large baubles. The only small factor that lets this Christmas tree down is the fact that up close the pine ‘needles’ are quite clearly fake – they are made of strips of thin plastic instead of being individually moulded to look like natural needles. It doesn’t look too much like a fake tree from a distance, but it is possible to find a more realistic artificial Christmas tree (generally for a higher price!).

The tree stand is also relatively basic, consisting of a black ‘cross’ design with four feet. It’s quite a sturdy metal stand that certainly does the job, but it’s just not very attractive. Using some sort of tree skirt for the stand is probably the best option, so that it doesn’t detract from the overall appearance of the Christmas tree.

All things considered, this is one of the best artificial Christmas trees if you want a model that already has an enjoyable festive design without needing additional decoration. This beautiful tree can be decorated, or left as is, and both options will look perfectly festive. As mentioned, the only part that might need a bit of ‘sprucing up’ is the stand.

If untangling strings of lights in order to deck out the Christmas tree is one of those jobs that you’d just rather not do, the WeRChristmas Pre-Lit Craford Christmas Tree is a great choice.

With this pre lit Christmas tree there’s no need to buy lights, replace them, or spend hours arranging them so that everyone is happy with how they hang.

You will need a fair amount of space to fit this Christmas tree into the house, as it stands at 7 feet tall. It’s best suited to houses with high ceilings or tall entryways, that have a bit more room to move around in – the widest part of the tree measures 132 cm.

One of the nicest things about this pre lit Christmas tree is how evenly spaced the 500 warm white lights are; it’s probably something that would be near-impossible to achieve by hand.

It’s made of a combination of PE and PVC plastic, so there are a mixture of textures visible on the branches – this helps create a more realistic artificial Christmas tree. The outer branches have more defined pine needles, whilst some of the others are covered in green plastic strips.

With a total of 1682 branch tips, some topped with mini pine cones, the effect of this artificial Christmas tree is full, balanced and bushy. With such a high tip count, it does take a bit of time to organise all the branches to get the tree looking even, but it’s a small price to pay for a Christmas tree that will look fresh for the entire festive period (and those of subsequent years as well!).

Once the festive season is over, it’s easy to pack this artificial Christmas tree away. It has a collapsible stand and hinged branches that simply fold back up to fit into the box. It’s a quick process, which isn’t too arduous in the post-festivity period.

All things considered, this is one of the best artificial Christmas trees if you want a pre lit Christmas tree that also has a reasonably natural-looking appearance.

If talk of 6 ft trees has you dubiously eyeing your low ceilings, you’ll be pleased to hear that the Casaria Artificial Christmas Tree is a realistic-looking Christmas tree which stands at a very manageable 4.6 ft.

In fact, even if you don’t have low ceilings but just want something that doesn’t require a stepladder to decorate, this is a good contender – it’s one of the best artificial Christmas trees if you want something that is high quality but will fit in small spaces.

Measuring 78 cm wide, this artificial Christmas tree doesn’t require a lot of space – it’ll fit into the corner of the room or in a smaller hallway without being overbearing, but there’s still enough scope for a number of ornaments.

There are 470 branch tips in total, which is plenty for hanging baubles from and draping tinsel over. This Christmas tree is significantly smaller than most of the artificial Christmas trees featured here, so the number of tips reflects this. The combination of PE tips and PVC branches provide varying textures to help create a more realistic artificial Christmas tree.

This Christmas tree divides into three sections, which are easy to put together. The hinged branches make assembly quick, and there’s also no need to lift anything too high as it’s a small Christmas tree.

The tree stand is also straight forward to assemble – a classic black folding number with four legs, it easily connects to the bottom portion of the Christmas tree.

There are no lights included, nor decorative touches on the tree itself (frosted branches, glitter, pinecones, etc.), which might suit those looking for a simpler option. This lack of decoration is likely what keeps the cost down whilst allowing for the inclusion of some higher-quality PE branches, making this of the best artificial Christmas trees in terms of value for money as well.

The main danger of buying an artificial Christmas tree is that it will look artificial; some models just haven’t quite mastered the art of realism.

In terms of an authentic appearance, the WeRChristmas Nordmann Fir Christmas Tree is one of the best artificial Christmas trees available. With a name like ‘Nordmann Fir’, it’s pretty evident that the manufacturers have put some thought into creating quite a realistic artificial Christmas tree with this model.

The ‘tree trunk’ is brown and textured, simulating the roughness of a real Nordmann tree, and the way the branches are distributed is very natural. It basically feels like the tree you’d be hoping to spot in the garden centre if you went looking for that ‘idyllic’ Christmas tree.

The mix of PVC and PE tips help it look slightly less uniform (and therefore more authentic) by combining different textures. There are 783 tips in total, which may not sound like a lot for a 6 ft tree, but it appears very realistic.

If you’re after a very bushy Christmas tree above all else, there are better artificial Christmas trees out there, but if you’re striving for a more realistic look this is one of the best artificial trees to consider.

This Christmas tree still offers plenty of space to hang ornaments from, but it’s more important than ever to spend time spreading out and distributing the branches. The placement of the branches and tips is crucial, as there are less of them, and it can look a little sparse if not arranged well.

Overall, this is one of the best artificial Christmas trees if you want something that replicates the appearance of a real Nordmann tree, and it’s also evenly balanced and easy to put together.

For Christmas parties and events, show-stopping pieces are all the rage. And it doesn’t get much bigger than the SHATCHI Alaskan Pine Artificial Christmas Tree, standing at a lofty 8 ft tall.

Sure, this probably isn’t one of the most practical artificial Christmas trees for most standard households, but, if you’ve got the space, it’s certainly one way to inject some of that desirable Christmas awe into proceedings.

This big tree separates into three sections, with a foldable metal stand included as well. Therefore, set up is pretty quick; it’s just the process of fanning out the branches that takes a while.

There are 1100 needle tips in total, which could be considered on the lower side for such a tall Christmas tree. For this reason, it’s important to take the time to arrange the branches well.

The price is very reasonable, considering the sheer height of this Christmas tree, and the cost is likely kept down by only using PVC needles instead of PE ones. From a distance, it’s hard to tell the difference, but close up it’s pretty obvious that this isn’t a real tree.

On the other hand, a nice factor about this particular Christmas tree is that the PVC is made from 100% recycled material, so there is less guilt tied up with buying a plastic model.

When it comes to decorating this Christmas tree, the branches may be a little weaker than some other models; if you have any particularly weighty baubles, you might find that they pull these branches down more than they would on some other artificial Christmas trees.

Nevertheless, this is one of the best artificial Christmas trees on the market if you want a really tall show stopper. It’s certainly big enough to act as a real focal point in hallways or larger rooms, or at events like Christmas parties.

Small homes don’t have to miss out on the joy of having a Christmas tree.

Even if you have no available floor space, the Unomor Artificial Christmas Tree stands at just 4 ft tall making it one of the best artificial Christmas trees for placing on tables or desks.

This Christmas tree comes pre decorated with both LED lights and fibre optic strands, creating a combination of constant, warm white light alongside colour-changing optical fibres. As a pre lit Christmas tree there are several settings to choose from, so the lights can be put to flash, fade, or be permanently on, depending on the mood and level of festivities.

When it comes to changing the light settings, the 7 options can be easily flicked through using the control unit. The only negative is that you can’t turn the lights completely off from this unit, so the Christmas tree needs to unplugged at the wall when you don’t want the lights on. This makes plug-placement a bit more of a priority, as it can be frustrating to constantly need to access a hard-to-reach socket.

The green needles are made from PVC which is long-lasting; however, due to the size and shape of this Christmas tree, plus the arrangement of the branches, it’s quite clearly a faux tree. Of course, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing and depends on personal taste; it’s still an attractive addition to the festive decor.

If you want a desktop Christmas tree, which is already fitted with lights (and will instantly provide an injection of festive spirit!), this is one of the best artificial Christmas trees to go for.

Large artificial Christmas trees can be expensive, especially if you’re after one that looks sufficiently realistic. The VEYLIN 6ft Artificial Christmas Tree strikes a good balance between value for money and realism; making it possible to get a larger Christmas tree without spending an absolute fortune.

Standing at 6 ft tall, there are 700 branch tips in total, all covered in dark green PVC needles.

Once all of the branches are sufficiently fanned out (and this can take a while) the Christmas tree looks thick and doesn’t have any unattractive sparse patches. Of course, as mentioned, the branches are PVC, so that means there aren’t any PE plastic branches mixed in to add texture or depth.

Understandably, as a budget-beating artificial Christmas tree, there is a limit on just how realistic it looks. However, from a distance, and especially once decorated, it doesn’t stand out as an obviously fake Christmas tree either.

There are just four parts in total: three tree sections and a base. Everything fits back into the box, ready for easy storage and hassle-free re-assembly at Christmas time.

The Christmas tree can shed quite a lot when put up, so be prepared to have a hoover on hand to get rid of any bits of PVC that might be lying about after assembly.

Overall, it’s one of the best artificial Christmas trees to buy if you want something reasonably large, and sufficiently natural looking, without spending too much money.

The Snowtime Green Pine Slim Artificial Christmas Tree is the best slimline Christmas tree. It’s the perfect option for small spaces when you still want a full standing tree.

It’s 5 ft tall, which is a reasonable height that remains sufficiently in proportion with its narrower width. It isn’t excessively wide either, so slots neatly into the corner of the room. Overall, this Christmas tree strikes a good balance between not encroaching on space, whilst also not looking small and sad.

With densely-packed bushy branches, made from PVC plastic, this Christmas tree fills out well and looks sufficiently realistic. As with most artificial Christmas trees, it looks better and better the more you pull out and spread the branches. At the end of the festive periods it packs away in two sections.

With a sturdy plastic stand included, this 5 ft Christmas tree is a safe and stable addition to your living room.

It’s definitely one of the best artificial Christmas trees if you don’t want something tiny and uninspiring, but are a bit short on space.