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As is so often the case with questions about sustainability, the most sustainable option would be foregoing a tree altogether. However, if you can’t be without one for the big day, then investing in a real tree that still has its roots means it can be replanted in your garden or in a larger pot and kept for next year. If you don’t have a garden, you can still opt for this, as there are many rental services now available that will collect your tree after Christmas and nurture it until the following festive season. Some even let you have the same tree year after year. Our testers assemble each tree, timing how long it takes to put every branch into place and fluff them too. They award points for its realism, assessing the coverage provided and whether you can see the internal mechanisms or if it’s bushy enough to hide them.
Most artificial trees are made of plastic, either PVC or polyethylene (PE). The latter is the more recent innovation and involves the use of moulds to create a more realistic look. Consequently, they also tend to be more expensive. Branch design Below, we've also included the number of tips (the branch ends you can hang decorations off) where possible, as this helps give an idea of the finished look and just how many baubles you can hang. Lighting CHRISTMAS TREE DETAILS: Premium Sherwood Forest Pre-Lit Xmas Tree adorned with pinecones. This luxurious tree is made from cashmere pine combined with 88 PE Tips and 1322 PVC tips resulting in a complete full and authentic looking tree. It will be the talking point in any Christmas setting Christmas is just a matter of weeks away so it’s time to start decorating your home with all things festive. It might not feature LED lights but with over 400 tips, there's plenty of space to showcase your unique personality, with baubles, tinsel and much more to match. 2ft Pre-Lit Sparkling Pinecone Christmas Tree
There's lots to be done, but first thing's first: the Christmas tree! Ignore the sparkling outdoor lights and Santa decorations around your home for now. The tree is the focal point of your Christmas decorations, so it's worth getting right.
This is the tree that won the coveted spot in my sitting room last Christmas, even convincing my husband - arch sceptic of artificial trees - that it was better than real. In my mind, Balsam Hill do the best luxury artificial trees (the brand was created after the founder had a family member with a tree allergy); the branches are designed based on clippings from real Nordmann Firs, with needles that are a dark waxy green on top, and gently curved to reveal a silvery underside–just like the real thing. The magic is in the PE moulded tips, and on this 7ft model there are 2,026 of them. Between the branches you can glimpse the trunk, which unlike some other models, has been designed to look like a real tree trunk to add to the naturalistic look. It’s a substantial size but a much more natural fit for a standard-sized living room. We think it's just right! 6ft White Christmas Tree The 7.5ft Symons Tree is around 4ft wide, so feels very voluminous, and again, the key to a good-looking faux tree is in the detail: this tree has over 1,754 tips to give a full, bushy effect, which have been hand-painted in a natural shade of green to ensure the most realistic finish. Artificial trees tend to be non-recyclable and although you can reuse them each year, to avoid buying more plastic, real trees are generally the greener option. How we test artificial Christmas trees They can be good value, too. While spending a few hundred pounds on an artificial tree may seem like a lot of money initially, if you look after it well and reuse it for years to come, it’s a worthwhile investment.
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Another classic look with the Aspen tree but at a more modest size of 6ft, compared to the Sherwood and Copenhagen giants.
The Sherwood tree is a gorgeous green. It looks just like the real thing, while its size will also dominate any room it stands in. Wondering whether to get an artificial or real tree at Christmas this year? Let us tell you the great benefits behind your decision to 'fake it' this year: We've compiled more in depth information below, but if you simply want our take ‘at a glance’, the best artificial Christmas trees to buy are:We may as well start with the giant, sparkling stunner. This 7ft Copenhagen Pre-Lit Tree features decorative snow, berries and pinecones, giving it multiple dimensions. For a start, you won’t have to wrestle a whole tree into your car, vacuum up dropped needles every day, or find the time to recycle it once the festivities are over.
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