use a tape measure to ensure the tree’s outer branches won’t rub against furniture or walls. Many artificial Christmas trees come pre-lit, which is a nice feature if you want to skip the ...

America’s Balsam Hill, who make some of the best artificial Christmas trees, base the branches for their faux Nordmann firs on clippings from real trees. I spent some time trying out all this ...

It takes a while to fluff out all the branches but this is a job worth doing properly, as the finished result will have you wondering why you didn’t make the switch to an artificial tree sooner.

Check out some of the best artificial trees to shop for the holidays. Why buy: It’s equipped with sturdy branches, strong enough to hold garland and all your favourite ornaments for a customized ...

The best artificial Christmas trees have a realistic look and feel to spread holiday cheer, while saving you the hassle of trekking to a local tree farm or parking lot. They also can be used year ...

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The branch tips have a flat profile resembling balsam or fir tips, although not as perfectly as polyethylene (PE) artificial tree foliage. The unlit Dunhill fir is sturdy, looks good, and has ...

I digress. So, would I purchase a $600 artificial tree? This particular one wasn’t the best, but it had its merits—realism and a multitude of PE branch tips being top of that list. While it ...