![]() Close attention was paid to the lighting, too – with pre-lit trees, cabling is either exterior or (on more expensive models) concealed in a central shaft, although both approaches can work just as well. Realism is key, and our tester considered aspects such as the density of the needles and whether they’re two-tone or matte. They know precisely what makes a good artificial Christmas tree, and what to look for – going well beyond simply considering how easy they are to put together. This also means they’ve become accidental experts on the subject. Now, let’s get one thing straight – our tester loves Christmas, and has a slight obsession with Christmas trees, but an allergy to tree sap means artificial ones will always be their trees of choice. ![]() Make sure you take note of cable lengths, if your tree isn’t necessarily going to be near a socket, and don’t forget to think about the base – if it’s not going to be the number one tree (as in, surrounded by presents) it’s worth opting for one that has a nice trunk-covering, such as a burlap sack or planter. In recent years, manufacturers have upped their game, and it’s now possible to purchase artificial trees modelled on dozens of genuine species, whether it’s Canadian pines, American firs or Serbian spruces.įactors to consider include needle count, tip variations (more expensive trees will have a range of different tips at the ends of the branches, for added realism) and, if your tree is pre-lit, the number of lights.Īs a guideline, we recommend looking for a minimum of 150 bulbs on trees measuring 5ft, and at least 300 lights on trees measuring 6ft or more. ![]() Benefits include no needle drop, minimum maintenance and longevity – trust us, nothing’s more depressing than waking on Christmas day to discover your tree’s shed most of its needles and the branches appear to have lost the will to stay upright. Here at IndyBest, we’re huge fans of artificial Christmas trees.
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