Sherwood Christmas Tree Slim Green TIPS 1116 Height 185 x D 107 cm

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They can be good value, too. While spending a few hundred pounds on an artificial tree may seem like a lot of money initially, if you look after it well and reuse it for years to come, it’s a worthwhile investment.

Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a glorious, joyful tree. After all, isn't one of the core moments of the festive season lugging an enormous Scott's Pine or Norway Spruce through the snowy doorway only to find out it's several inches too tall for your living room? Or getting yourself frustrated because you can't find the one broken bulb that's stopping your LED lights from working? The thing is, it doesn't have to be quite like that. Whilst the smell of a real tree simply cannot be replicated, (though The White Company are giving it their best shot with their scented candles) there is something to be said for the no mess, no fuss option that an artificial tree brings.

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To find the best artificial Christmas trees, our experts consider its setup, overall appearance, sturdiness and what it’s like to store away.

Point the brand new app at special markers along the trail andaccess all sorts of exciting challenges as you go.The 7.5ft Symons Tree is around 4ft wide, so feels very voluminous, and again, the key to a good-looking faux tree is in the detail: this tree has over 1,754 tips to give a full, bushy effect, which have been hand-painted in a natural shade of green to ensure the most realistic finish. This is the tree that won the coveted spot in my sitting room last Christmas, even convincing my husband - arch sceptic of artificial trees - that it was better than real. In my mind, Balsam Hill do the best luxury artificial trees (the brand was created after the founder had a family member with a tree allergy); the branches are designed based on clippings from real Nordmann Firs, with needles that are a dark waxy green on top, and gently curved to reveal a silvery underside–just like the real thing. The magic is in the PE moulded tips, and on this 7ft model there are 2,026 of them. Between the branches you can glimpse the trunk, which unlike some other models, has been designed to look like a real tree trunk to add to the naturalistic look. Our testers assemble each tree, timing how long it takes to put every branch into place and fluff them too. They award points for its realism, assessing the coverage provided and whether you can see the internal mechanisms or if it’s bushy enough to hide them. Most artificial trees are made of plastic, either PVC or polyethylene (PE). The latter is the more recent innovation and involves the use of moulds to create a more realistic look. Consequently, they also tend to be more expensive. Branch design

Different tree varieties offer different silhouettes. Some trees will offer denser foliage, or a fuller shape than others. You'll also need to consider the footprint of the tree variety and think about the space you have available. The European Fir, for example, is much wider at the bottom and tapers towards the top of the tree.' You expect a good-looking tree from The White Company, where everything is done in a quietly chic way. New for this year, I found their artificial Symons tree was another great option with hyper-realistic branches in a very natural shade of green that really do resemble the real thing. We've compiled more in depth information below, but if you simply want our take ‘at a glance’, the best artificial Christmas trees to buy are: This is two-fold – as well as looking for full and realistic foliage, look at whether the branches are hinged, meaning they fall easily into place when you put the tree up or if you’ll need to hook each one in, which can take longer. Some need shaping too.While you won’t get that lovely scent of pine filling your room, an artificial Christmas tree definitely has its perks and can be better than a real Christmas tree for some. Before anything else: measure your space. You may want a large tree that makes a big impact, but a squashed tree will look much worse than a well sized one. The average size tree is 7 feet, as this fits into the average living room. However, you can find trees anywhere between 4 and 12 feet tall.

Below, we've also included the number of tips (the branch ends you can hang decorations off) where possible, as this helps give an idea of the finished look and just how many baubles you can hang. Lighting The experts at Balsam Hill trees have been paving the way for excellent, high quality faux trees since 2006 in the US and 2011 in the UK. Their CEO, Mac Harman, has the following advice.

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Artificial trees tend to be non-recyclable and although you can reuse them each year, to avoid buying more plastic, real trees are generally the greener option. How we test artificial Christmas trees We’ve tested seven of the trees below at the Good Housekeeping Institute (just look for the GHI Approved logo on the pictures). But in case they aren’t quite right (they’re all natural-looking, for a start), then our shopping editors have selected their favourite fake Christmas trees in a range of colours, styles and price points, so you can find the right one to bring your festive vision to life. As is so often the case with questions about sustainability, the most sustainable option would be foregoing a tree altogether. However, if you can’t be without one for the big day, then investing in a real tree that still has its roots means it can be replanted in your garden or in a larger pot and kept for next year. Thanks to amazing augmented reality technology, you’ll be able tocollect golden stars, just like Zog and have the chance to take a photo with everyone’s favourite dragon at the end of the trail!