We Tested Dozens of Artificial Christmas Trees and Our Top Pick Is Now 41% Off

Oct 17, 2024

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The best investment you'll make all year.

Real Simple / Reese Herrington

While we realize your Halloween decorations are still out—or maybe you haven’t even decorated yet—we simply can’t pass up the opportunity to let you know about a fantastic deal on a Real Simple favorite artificial Christmas tree. Not only did this tree surpass 24 other models to rise to the top of our ranking, but Amazon has marked it down by more than 40 percent.

Right now, you’ll save $170 on our favorite Puelo International 7.5-foot Pre-lit Artificial Christmas Tree. With green, cashmere-style branch tips, the tree has 600 clear lights seamlessly woven throughout the branches. and is made of flame-retardant, hypoallergenic materials, making it an excellent choice for those with allergies. Artificial trees are also vastly easier to maintain—no shedding, cleanup, or watering required.

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The Puleo artificial Christmas tree rose to the top of our list thanks to how well it performed during our lab tests. Weighing 52 pounds, it comes in three sections that insert into one another. Not only were we able to assemble it easily with just one person, but when it came time to disassemble it, it took just five minutes to put it back in its original box for post-holiday storage. Anyone who decorates for the holidays knows it can be a lot of work to tastefully decorate your home, so finding a tree that makes it easier and less time-consuming is a real bonus.

Aside from being easy to put together, the included metal base is also quite sturdy, the tree was the most realistic looking of the 24 we tested. The varied needled sizes and the variety of textured tips (of which there are 1,347 of) created an impressively lush, full design that looks like it came right from a Christmas Tree farm. The branches also do a nice job of hiding the trunk, so it looks especially full—even without extra decorations. The pre-installed lights are a nice touch and can also be turned on and off with a button, so you do not need to unplug them during the day.

Shoppers agree with our review, saying the tree is “beautiful” and “sturdy.” One five-star reviewer said it’s their first artificial Christmas tree and loves that it’s pretty, sturdy and they can keep it up for longer than a live tree.

Another shopper agreed that it’s easy to assemble and looks high-quality. “Branches are full and there are three different types of needles, combining to make a very lifelike tree,” they said. “Lights worked. Very striking, full tree. Great purchase!”

One caveat to the Puelo International tree is that the pre-lit lights are clear, but if you have your eyes on a more colorful tree that requires minimal work to build (and maintain), take a look at some other highly-rated artificial trees from these picks below.

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