Companies are expecting a shortage of artificial Christmas trees this year thanks to ongoing tariffs

Balsam Hill is a big name in artificial Christmas trees, and the brand’s Classic Blue Spruce option doesn’t disappoint. This tree features plenty of branches for a full look. Lighting is incredibly simple: Just plug it in and enjoy. We found during testing that this was incredibly easy to set up. Choose from 4.5- to 15-foot heights, along with your choice of clear or colorful bulbs.

The King of Christmas Royal Fir is far from a budget pick, but it’s packed with features that make it worth considering. It has the most PE needles of all of the trees we tested, creating a lush, realistic look. It’s also mostly ready to go out of the box. The tree comes in several sizes, ranging from 6.5 to 12 feet, and you can pick from unlit or pre-lit models. It also offers dual white and colored LED lights, which you can switch between with the tree’s foot pedal or the included remote control.

Artificial Christmas trees don’t have to look real—in fact, sometimes a slightly fake look is part of their charm. But if realism is important to you, the Balsam Hill Bellevue Spruce Tree was the most realistic option we tested. The tree uses a mix of PVC and polyethylene (PE) needles to create a look of real spruce branches. It comes in your choice of three heights — 6.5, 7.5, and 9 feet—along with the option to do clear or multi-colored lights.

Puleo International’s pencil tree is just 30 inches wide at the base, making it a perfect fit for tight spaces. The tree comes in five sizes, ranging from 4.5 to 10 feet, and it’s pre-strung with white lights. At just over $100, this tree is a steal. It also has soft PVC needles and enough branches to create a full look. 

During testing, we found this budget-friendly tree to be lightweight enough to set up with ease but still surprisingly sturdy. It’s available in five sizes, ranging from 4.5 to 12 feet. You also have the option of white or multicolored bulbs. The top two sections of the tree give a full appearance, although the bottom is a little more sparse. But if you like to put on plenty of ornaments, this won’t be as noticeable.

If you’re looking for a flocked tree (i.e. one covered in fake snow), this King of Christmas option is a solid bet. It features a blend of PE needles, more than 2,000 branches and fluffy snow for a winter wonderland vibe. You can select this tree in six sizes, from 6.5 to 12 feet tall. Each is covered in warm white LED lights. Just a heads up: Like most flocked trees, this will shed during set-up. But we found during testing that was the extent of it.