7.5 ft. Pre-Lit Lark Pine Medium Tree with Warm White LED Rice Lights
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change., pondering the same existential question: Is this the year I finally invest in an artificial Christmas tree that’s actually worth displaying prominently in my living room window?
After decades of being a staunch real-tree devotee — sweeping up shedding needles and the inevitable sap-sticky fingers — I decided to take a deeper dive into the world of faux forestry. But with so many options out there, where do you even begin?Both brands promise the most realistic, hassle-free holiday centerpiece you’ve ever laid eyes on.
Balsam Hill is often thought of as the Rolls-Royce of artificial trees. Its collection ranges from $349 to a staggering $11,000, with most popular sizes landing between $799 and $1,499. The premium price includes luxury features like ultra-realistic polyethylene needles, Flip Tree technology for easy setup, and designer-coordinated decorating collections.
The needles are crafted using the brand’s exclusive True Needle technology, and honestly, if it weren’t for the lack of that fresh pine scent, at first glance, you could have told me there was a real tree in my living room and I would have believed you. Not to be outdone, the King of Christmas Cypress Spruce also brings its A-game in the realism department. The combination of PE and PVC needles creates a full, lush appearance that had my holiday guests fooled.
While it might not have the exacting detail of the Balsam Hill tree, it comes impressively close — especially considering the friendlier price tag .The Balsam Hill Flip Tree provides one of the easiest setups of all time — but is that worth the extra hundreds of dollars?Setting up the Flip Tree was, dare I say, almost enjoyable. The bottom section flips into place with minimal effort, and the pre-lit branches connect automatically as you stack the top section. Literally, that’s it.
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