But I also love the fake ones because they have so many benefits over using a live foliage. And of course, nothing will be cut and wasted―which my husband hated to see. What I like about having the fake ones is that they can be reused for many, many years to come. Also, they don’t need that extra care for watering them. And also, no dried pine needles will fall on the floor, so there won’t be any extra cleaning duties to do, like picking the needles up or vacuuming the floor. When we used to have a live one, I hated coming close to it because the tips of the dried fallen pine needles on the floor got stuck in my toes. The fake ones are also very easy to set up. The branches are hinged to the pole, so you don’t need to attach the branches individually as you assemble them. They come in sections. First, you put the base on the floor, and then insert the first section to the base. Next, you insert the next section to the lower section, and then do the rest of the sections as well. You do need to follow the manufacturer’s detailed instruction for setup. Once it is assembled, you need to fluff out the branches in order to achieve that full and life-like look. If the size is bigger, it might take you a while to fluff out all its branches. Here is something you also need to know… . . . When the product is made with polyethylene (PE) – the branches will have that natural look. . . . When it’s made with plastic (PVC) – the tree will have that look of fullness. The manufacturers combined both materials above so that the selling price would not be outrageously high. Balsam Hill is well-known for producing real-looking ones. And they have received awards for the life-like appearance of their products. This company is using 80% PE and 20% PVC, so you will find their products achieve that fullness and life-like look. They have been featured in celebrities’ home, magazines, and TV shows. Even though their products are highly priced, their items are still best sellers. Some of the Balsam Hill models have an Easy Plug feature. The light connections are already pre-installed inside the trunk. Once the pole is connected to another pole, with the plug in the outlet, the lights will automatically light up. In my list you will find two of their products with this special feature. If I ever have one of these fake ones, I’d prefer to pick one with lights that are already attached to the branches. Then I wouldn’t need to fool around with putting up the lights. I also love the ones that come with the foot switch. You step on the foot pedal to turn the lights on and off. You don’t need to crawl beneath the tree to look for the plug. I hate when the branches stick to my hair when I try to reach something underneath. Four of the products in my list below include this special feature. And by the way, before buying any of them in my list, make sure you know the height and the width of the selected area where you will display it. You don’t want to buy one taller than your ceiling, or else you will need to return it to the store. If you want to put a topper, leave some room for it, and don’t forget for the base too. You can find my top 5 choices below. At the time of this writing, they have high ratings in reviews. Three of the products in my list are from Balsam Hill, whose products are highly rated. I found that the items in my list are the best because they have that real and authentic feeling too. They really look like they were freshly cut from the field; it’s almost hard to tell whether or not they are fake. The fourth item on my list is my favorite one. I love its organic look with the flocked pine cones on the branches; it is also fairly priced and has the most lights. I just love it when the tree has plenty of lights. The items in my list, are pre lit, have the life-like look in appearance, and special features of the Easy Plug and On/Off foot switch which are available in some models. Since I already gave you the general information above, see the quick glance of product features below to check out the dimensions so that the tree will perfectly fit where you want to display it.
12 Feet High Balsam Hill Most Realistic Pre Lit Artificial Christmas Tree
Artificial Pre Lit LED Most Realistic King of Christmas Tree
Clear Pre Lit Most Realistic 9 Feet High Artificial Christmas Spruce Tree from Balsam Hill
National Tree Pre Lit Christmas Flocked Pine
Quick glance features: Dimensions: . . . Height: 7 feet with base . . . Width: 50 inches diameter Materials: PE (80%) and PVC (20%) Light Count: 750 Tips Count: 3,035 Other special feature: On/Off foot switch These items are also included in the box: stand, storage bag, cotton gloves, extra bulbs, and fuses. This tree has a narrow shape, but with a full look and dense branches. It is great for homes with little space. This is also perfect for the corner of your living room. The number of multi-colored lights in this particular item is somewhat sparse compared to others in my list. Since it is manufactured by Balsam Hill, you will be thrilled by its natural-looking appearance. You will love the natural-colored stems and the lovely green needle color ―it looks just like a live Spruce Saratoga. It has a lot of tips so that you can decorate it with your treasured ornaments. As you assemble it, the hinged branches fold outward so that it will be easy and quick for you to set up. The Easy Plug feature is not included in this package, but you will enjoy the foot switch that comes with it.
