The winning tree for me was at the top end of the budget (although not the very top), but I reasoned that the cost could be divided over a potential 20-year lifespan. Remember that you don’t have to plump for the most realistic artificial Christmas tree; twig trees, which were hugely popular last year, look set to be again this Christmas. We think it looks perfect as it is but, if you prefer your trees bursting with baubles, there's plenty of room for additional decorations. It's generously bushy with eight different light settings so you can find the right ambience for you. This is the gold standard of faux trees: the branches are based on clippings from real Nordmann firs and have needles that are a dark waxy green on top, and gently curved to reveal a silvery underside - just like the real thing.

I spent some time trying out all this year’s best artificial trees and you can read my reviews further down, followed by some advice on how to tell a good artificial Christmas tree from a bad one, as well as a guide to size, weight, materials and tip count.Delicately detailed to be as lifelike as possible, it's classic Christmas tree green with light brown branches. Designed to recreate the magic of a real tree, this natural looking upswept tree offers all the charm minus the maintenance.

Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. While I felt this was among the best of John Lewis offering, the brand has a huge array of choice, including the cheaper Petersberg and Fireside ranges, which have fewer tips. The weight of the overall tree will also give an idea of quality: expect a premium 7ft tree to weigh over 15kg, while a cheaper option could be around 8-10kg. Only let down by Evri the courier who had managed to rip open the packing during transit and when I pointed it out to the driver the response was "not my problem that's how it arrived".

Join Latest Deals for free and get a hand-picked list of the best deals, delivered straight to your inbox. of the best faux Christmas trees - get the look of a beautiful real Christmas tree but made to last, year after year. So, enjoy decorating your new favourite purchase; some of the artificial Christmas trees in our edit even come pre-lit, meaning no faffing around untangling strings of lights (even more of those this way). Choose from rustic wicker stands to stylish steel tree skirts—they're great for adding a touch of glam and giving your tree the support it deserves. Perfect for slot top voile, blackout, and standard curtains, this tutorial simplifies the process of making stylish window treatments.

The branches are made from PVC rather than moulded PE tips, but the colour is a nice, natural-looking green (albeit a flat colour compared with the more nuanced tones of the premium options).Get a full front luxe look of a traditional 6ft Christmas tree but only take up half the floor space. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. A mini tree can be a great option for a secondary room: “I love to place a smaller sized tree on my kitchen windowsill – or they are great for a child’s room, guest bedrooms, bathrooms, or downstairs cloakrooms, as well,” The White Company’s Chrissie Rucker says. They're also cost-effective as you can reuse them year after year, and low-maintenance, meaning no need to water your tree or clean up stray needles. The plastic pot it comes in is fine, but you might want to display it in something more decorative, or even a spare terracotta from the garden.

This is thanks to a more extensive design process, enabling makers to craft more realistic branches and tips: “I can’t tell you how much goes into designing our faux collection to make every branch look as close to the real thing as possible,” says Chrissie Rucker, founder of White Company. And if white Christmas is the theme this year, go for a dreamy white tree that you can decorate with blue Christmas tree decorations for a unique and eye-catching sight. Once up, just lower the branches and give them a quick tweak and tease to give you a thick and full looking tree. This very sweet 90cm high tree has realistic-looking silvery-green branches, pre lit with warm-LED bulbs on a six-hour timer and can be kept outside.It arrives with a frosted finish for that instant snowy feel, and its quick-fit stand makes it a doddle to set up. The tree slots together easily, and the branches only need a quick tweak and tease to give you a thick and full looking tree.