Best artificial tree

summerlovingvibes · 2022-12-04T20:19:30+00:00

It's time. After years of the real ones, I think this year will be my last. So what brand is the most realistic fake tree? I want to get one in the January sales in preparation for next year.

Sleepthief · 04/12/2022 20:22

Balsam Hill converted me - a real-tree evangelist!

Greensleevevssnotnose · 04/12/2022 20:27

Balsam hill ours is on its 10th outing this year

emma1103 · 04/12/2022 20:32

Balsam Hill. Pricey but worth it.

Lilabelle22 · 04/12/2022 20:36

Just bought an almost 8ft tree from B and Q. £30!!! It's amazing. But fiddly to put together but adds to the fun and ritual of putting the tree up. Reviews and pics speak for themselves -

www.diy.com/departments/7-5ft-eiger-natural-looking-artificial-christmas-tree/5059340476322_BQ.prd?storeId=1026&ds_rl=1272379&gclid=CjwKCAiAp7GcBhA0EiwA9U0mtvlhbXy5s2y6BRZkLCr7z3y6PJLDRMLU9Xcp0C-ro_qGTflYJHDVgBoCmW8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

KeeefBurtain · 04/12/2022 20:39

I have this one

www.wilko.com/en-uk/wilko-7ft-fir-tree-with-cones-berries/p/0511892

it’s really nice and bushy

Juicylychee · 04/12/2022 20:39

Balsam hill

FlutterbButterfly · 04/12/2022 20:41

Definitely Balsam Hill, mine is stunning.....

AlwaysLatte · 04/12/2022 20:42

Not had an artificial one myself but a friend has one from Balsam Hill and it does look very good.

Nanalisa60 · 04/12/2022 20:47

Balsam hill , I looked at them for years and just thought I’m not paying that for a tree, well in Covid I thought sod it I’m treating myself to a beautiful tree after the year we had. Got it in the Black Friday sale which seems to be most of November, this is the third Christmas and it really is stunning but you do need to do a lot of fluffing and leave it for 24 hours before putting decks on to get the best results.

Jedstre · 04/12/2022 21:02

Another one saying Balsam Hill

bloodywhitecat · 04/12/2022 21:03

I bought myself a Balsam Hill flat back tree this year and i am very happy with it.

Westiegirl3 · 04/12/2022 21:06

Definitely Balsam Hill, we moved house last year and I treated myself to a 7ft tree from them and it's amazing

jennyt82 · 04/12/2022 21:08

I have 2 from Balsam Hill, they're worth every penny.

Floralnomad · 04/12/2022 21:10

We also have 2 from Balsam Hill and they are excellent .

Cas112 · 04/12/2022 21:10

www.wilko.com/en-uk/wilko-6ft-twilight-spruce-artificial-christmas-tree/p/0458439

I got this one and I can't tell you how beautiful it is.. please read reviews

Floralnomad · 04/12/2022 21:11

That looks lovely @bloodywhitecat

amiold · 04/12/2022 21:14

I've just got a cashmere tips off very. The tips are much better quality and filled out with "normal" artificial tree material.
It was about £170 8ft (noticed the 6ft was only £65!). I'm really pleased with it - I've looked all over and it certainly is much better than your usual b and q, wilko, dunelm etc.
I joined a Xmas group on fb .. people decorate their trees and post pics and if you like it you can ask where they're from and everyone shared the detail (hence why I ended up ordering online when I didn't see it beforehand)

Alittlebitofthis · 04/12/2022 22:06

amiold · 04/12/2022 21:14

I've just got a cashmere tips off very. The tips are much better quality and filled out with "normal" artificial tree material.
It was about £170 8ft (noticed the 6ft was only £65!). I'm really pleased with it - I've looked all over and it certainly is much better than your usual b and q, wilko, dunelm etc.
I joined a Xmas group on fb .. people decorate their trees and post pics and if you like it you can ask where they're from and everyone shared the detail (hence why I ended up ordering online when I didn't see it beforehand)

I have the 7 foot one of these and I'm very impressed with it.

amiold · 04/12/2022 22:20

@Alittlebitofthis they're lovely aren't they.. 7ft was out of stock when I tried to order... ideally a 7.5 would be best for me but I just bent the tip over a little

729927luc · 05/12/2022 09:41

I've just bought this tree from habitat argos for about 80 pounds, 6 foot and I'm thrilled with it. So life like and full!