Best artificial Christmas trees you can order online
Shop early to get the perfect Christmas tree for the holidays
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It may seam early, but the Christmas season will be here before you know it. Before you deck the halls, you’ll want to make sure that you have the right Christmas tree on hand to complete the look.
Artificial Christmas trees are the safe way to go. They aren’t messy as there are no pines to shed, they don’t need watering and are therefore very low maintenance.
It’s also a one-time cost as it can be stored away year after year, reducing landfill waste. It’s certainly an environmentally friendly option. You can also get pre-lit options which helps eliminate the need to string lights manually — just set it up and go.
Artificial trees also come in different colours, shapes and sizes. Check out some of the best artificial trees in Canada to shop ahead of the holidays.
Summary of Amazon’s best artificial Christmas trees
Best basic tree:Best Choice Products 7.5′ Premium Spruce Hinged Artificial Christmas
Most realistic:National Tree Company Artificial Full Christmas Tree|
Best flocked:Goplus Snow Flocked Christmas Tree
Best pre-lit:Shareconn Prelit Artificial Classic Spruce Christmas Tree
Best all-white:Goplus White Artificial Christmas Tree
Best branch texture:Potalay Artificial Christmas Tree
Best pre-decorated:Goplus 6ft Artificial Christmas Tree w/Pine Cones, Red Berries & LED Lights
Best artificial Christmas trees explained
Best basic tree: Best Choice Products Premium Spruce Hinged Artificial Christmas
Why buy: It’s equipped with sturdy branches, strong enough to hold garland and all your favourite ornaments for a customized look. It’s also crafted with durable metal hinges and flame-retardant PVC branches that stand tall with the help of a sturdy metal base.
Size: 7.5 ft.
Pre-lit: No
Price: $274
Where to buy: Amazon
Most realistic: National Tree Company Artificial Full Christmas Tree
Why buy: This Dunhill tree is six-feet tall with a 46-inch base diameter and features hundreds of individually crafted branch tips to create full-bodied branches. This tree is designed to look and feel lifelike and really does an incredible job.
Sizes: 4 ft., 4.5 ft., 6 ft., 6.5 ft., 6 ft. 11 in., 7.5 ft., 8 ft. 11 in., 12 ft.
Pre-lit: No
Price: $129-$500
Where to buy: Amazon
Best flocked: Goplus Snow
Goplus Snow Flocked Christmas Tree
Why buy: This tree is crafted with 600 branch tips and snow-flocked leaves. Unlike other bases, the metal base is stable and resistant to breakage, providing stronger support throughout the year. And the sturdy metal stand is foldable.
Sizes: 6 ft., 7 ft., 9ft.
Pre-lit: No
Price: $90-$190
Where to buy: Amazon
Best pre-lit: Shareconn Prelit Artificial Classic Spruce Christmas Tree
Why buy: The pre-lit Christmas tree is six feet with a 45-inch base diameter. It’s easy and convenient as it’s pre-installed with multi-colored lights saving you from the often tricky and tiring installation process. Enjoy 106 light modes, four brightness levels, four speed levels and three timing functions.
Sizes: 3 ft. 11 in., 6 ft., 7 ft., 7.5 ft.
Pre-lit: Yes
Price: $170-$270
Where to buy: Amazon
Best all-white: Goplus White Artificial Christmas Tree
Why buy: This all-white tree is bold and unique. This six-foot stereoscopic tree is great for both indoor and outdoor use and creates a picture-perfect winter scene. Equipped with a sturdy iron stand, the tree also has 1000 branch tips that make it look like a snow-covered pine
Sizes: 2 ft. 8 in., 6 ft., 7.5 ft.
Pre-lit: No
Price: $99-$150
Where to buy: Amazon
Best branch texture: Potalay Artificial Christmas Tree
Why buy: Potalay Christmas tree uses metal instead of plastic and the stand is foldable and provides stability, prevents breakage and should last for a long time. Due to its shorter size, it’s a great choice for smaller spaces or secondary trees.
Size: 4 ft.
Pre-lit: No
Price: $105
Where to buy: Amazon
Best pre-decorated: Goplus 6ft Artificial Christmas Tree w/Pine Cones, Red Berries & LED Lights
Why buy: This tree’s branches are sprayed with snow and trimmed with pine cones and red berries, saving you time and money on decorating. It also has 50-LED warm white lights so you can add additional decorations or leave it as is.
Sizes: 6 ft., 7.5 ft., 9 ft.
Pre-lit: Yes
Price: $192-$360
Where to buy: Amazon
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