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6 Best Christmas Trees to Buy at Walmart, According to Testing

Try one of these realistic trees and your guests will have no idea it's fake.

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Decorating the Christmas tree is a cherished family tradition, but sometimes dealing with the mess and maintenance (not to mention the annual cost) of a real Christmas tree isn't worth the hassle. Once you find a great artificial Christmas tree, you won't miss lugging your tree home from the farm or sweeping up pine needles every day. If you're shopping for an artificial Christmas tree, consider shape, size and, of course, your personal style. You also have to keep your budget in mind, which is why Walmart is a great place to start your hunt for affordable holiday decorations.

At the Good Housekeeping Institute, our engineers and analysts have been testing artificial Christmas trees for over 15 years — so, we decided to round up the best Christmas trees at Walmart. During testing, our Lab pros review things like ease of assembly, appearance and durability (including how easily the tree tips over). They even test to see if these faux trees caught on fire in our Lab's flammability chamber — don't worry: no fire hazards here. Whether you prefer a snowy tree or realistic pine, start scrolling to find a favorite artificial Christmas tree. There's even an amazing pick under $100!

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National Tree Company Carolina Pine Tree

Carolina Pine Tree

Once this pine tree is fully decorated, your guests will think it came straight from the farm. Our engineers found it took some time to fluff out all of the branches during the setup, but were highly impressed by the completed look. Overall, this pre-lit tree from National Tree Company, a brand that tends to perform well in our tests, was easy to assemble. Keep in mind: It's currently only available in a 6.5-foot height.

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Puleo International Pre-Lit Pencil Fraser Fir Pencil Tree

Pre-Lit Pencil Fraser Fir Pencil Tree

Attention, apartment dwellers: This 7.5-foot slim Christmas tree is ideal for tight spaces. The stand is already attached, which makes assembly a breeze (one of our engineers put it together in under five minutes). If you're looking for a small fake Christmas tree, our experts appreciated the slender yet dense profile of this tree — plus there's a 6-foot version without lights, as well as a 10-foot pre-lit tree for rooms with high ceilings.

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Best Choice Products Premium Spruce Artificial Holiday Christmas Tree

Premium Spruce Artificial Holiday Christmas Tree

If you're looking forward to decorating your Christmas tree with garlands and lights, this unlit spruce tree is an affordable option. Online reviewers say they love the full, beautiful branches, likely due to the hundreds of tips. During our evaluations, the tree was easy to assemble — it only requires attaching the base and three sections together. Expect to spend at least a half-hour fluffing the branches, depending on which tree height you choose (there's options between 4.5 and 9 feet).

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Best Choice Products Pre-Lit Snow Flocked Artificial Pine Christmas Tree

Pre-Lit Snow Flocked Artificial Pine Christmas Tree

Turn your living room into a winter wonderland with a snowy Christmas tree, like this fake flocked pine with warm white lights that has more than 600 five-star ratings on Walmart.com. Depending on your space, it's available in an array of sizes, ranging from 4.5 to 9 feet. Our Lab pros were impressed by the high tip count and shape of the branches, noting the tree looked lush and full. Overall, it was easy to assemble, although the flocking was messy during setup.

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Puleo International 7.5 Foot Pre-Lit Aspen Fir Artificial Christmas

7.5 Foot Pre-Lit Aspen Fir Artificial Christmas

Puleo has been making (and improving) artificial Christmas trees for over 70 years. This 7.5-foot aspen fir has a wide base and branches of varying lengths to give it a natural appearance. During testing, it took only five minutes to assemble and the warm white lights were evenly distributed. Plus, it held up to our flame retardant test (the branches melted but didn't ignite).

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Best Choice Products Pre-Lit Fiber Optic Pine Christmas Tree

Pre-Lit Fiber Optic Pine Christmas Tree

With eight different light sequences, this artificial tree is far from boring! Choose a multi-color display to fit any vibe, from twinkle and slow fade to steady. The assembly is easy with just two pieces to put together, though the brand warns it may take upwards of 90 minutes to fully fluff the branches. It's available in three sizes: 6, 7 or 8 feet. Added bonus? It comes with a sparkling tree topper, all for under $100.

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Alyssa Gautieri
Associate Lifestyle Editor

Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.

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