Your Ultimate Guide to Christmas Central's Best Artificial Christmas Trees for 2025

Sep 25th 2025

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Picking a Christmas tree is a big decision. Aside from size and style, there are many other details to consider – lights or no lights, white or multi-colored lights, classic needles or realistic, green or flocked branches?


Since artificial Christmas trees can last a decade or more, people don’t buy new trees often. Plus, your Christmas tree is an important focal point for your holiday – one that shades the search with an extra layer of sentimentality that can complicate the decision even more.


However, we here at Christmas Central have been selling Christmas trees for decades, so we’re pretty familiar with their forms and features. To help ease your apprehension and simplify your search for the best artificial Christmas tree for your needs, we’ve sifted through our wide inventory to find our top tree picks.


There’s something for everyone in our selection of the best artificial Christmas trees for 2025. We concentrated on trees between 6 and 7-and-a-half feet, which is the typical height range for homes with eight to nine-foot ceilings.


Other criteria:

Looks: Our top-rated artificial Christmas trees had to have a classic shape with pleasing fullness.

Practicality: Our top picks were designed for easy setup.

Features: From little details like tapered branch tips to flashy lighting options, our best Christmas trees hold their own against other brands.

Construction: Our favorites include traditional trees with classic PVC needles and realistic Christmas trees with a blend of classic branches and molded PE branch tips.

Value: Feature for feature, our top picks compare favorably with artificial trees from other well-known retailers.


Take a peek below to find our top-rated artificial Christmas trees. We think we’ve gathered a prime selection of attractive, value-conscious trees across all the popular categories that just might also win your vote for the best Christmas tree.

close up of artificial Christmas tree branches with white lights

Classic

Artificial Christmas trees feature needles made from PVC, which often appear like very narrow plastic strips. Classic Christmas trees are durable and long-lasting. They're available in a broad range of sizes, styles and colors to complement your holiday aesthetic and your home decor.  

prelit 7.5-foot Basset Pine with dual color lights
For height, fullness and features, this Basset Pine pre lit Christmas tree is a true star. More than 1,300 classic PVC branch tips create a beautiful shape with admirable fullness – it’s 7.5 feet tall and 50-inches in diameter at the base. In addition, this lush tree is abundantly lit with 550 dual-color LED lights that enable three color combinations – white, pastel or multicolor – and 10 lighting functions including steady, twinkle, fading and flashing. 
unlit 7.5-foot full profile Chatham pine
Can we tell you a secret? An unlit Christmas tree typically costs much less than a tree with lights. Buy lights separately and you still save – plus, you aren’t limited to one particular type of light. Decorate with classic C9 lights and incorporate strands of fairy lights or novelty Christmas lights for a one-of-a-kind look. Our 7.5 foot Chatham Pine creates a lush, full profile with a mix of 1,198 soft green and two-tone classic needles. And at less than $300, it’s a true value pick that earns pride of place in your home.
7.5-foot medium profile Colorado blue spruce
What makes our 7.5 foot Colorado Blue Spruce a top pick? Its soft green shade is stunning enough, but its dense foliage beautifully boosts this faux Christmas tree to the next level. With 1,356 classic PVC branch tips, the well-proportioned medium profile tree was tailor-made to display your abundant Christmas ornament collection, warmed by the glow of 550 clear incandescent mini lights. Even better, you can enhance the look with coordinating Colorado Blue Spruce wreaths and garland.
close up of red and gold ornament on realistic looking artificial pine tree branch

Realistic

Realistic Christmas trees feature branches molded to look like actual pine, fir and spruce trees. These lifelike polyethylene branches often make up the outer portion of the tree, with classic branches filling the interior to obtain a full shape at a reasonable price.

6.5-foot realistic Real Touch mixed noble spruce prelit Christmas tree with white lights
We love the natural beauty that clusters of pinecones and berries add to our lifelike Real Touch™ Mixed Noble Spruce. The 6.5-foot tree features 1,471 tips that mix PE branches molded from real life with tapered classic tips for fullness. Warmly lit with 650 clear incandescent lights, the result is a realistic Christmas tree with a quiet charm and beauty that perfectly reflects the sentiments of the holiday season.
6-foot slim Real Touch Elite Breckenridge pine with dual color LED lights
The Breckenridge Pine may be the entry-level tree in our Real Touch™ Elite line, but there’s nothing basic about it. For those with champagne tastes and craft beer budgets, Breckenridge offers a luxurious mix of 1,844 molded PE and classic PVC tips on a slim 6-foot frame. This space-saving Christmas tree features 370 dual-color LED lights with multiple lighting options. Lights are channeled through the center pole for easy connection and memory wire provides easy shaping year after year. With its realistic look and desirable features, Breckenridge is an outstanding example of a full-featured Christmas tree at a value-conscious price.
6.5-foot Real Touch Minnesota Balsam Fir with white LED lights
Our Real Touch™ Minnesota Balsam Fir is a full-profile, feature-filled tree worth some extra attention. This 6.5-foot tree mixes 1,243 realistically molded PE branches with deep green tapered classic branch tips for beauty and fullness. Instant power technology means lights connect right through the center pole, making setup a breeze. Warmly lit with 550 white LED lights, the Minnesota Balsam blends traditional beauty with modern convenience for a tree you’ll place at the center of your holiday celebration for years to come.
lighted and decorated slim Christmas tree in softly lit family room

Slim

Whether you need to save space or you just like the look, choosing a slim Christmas tree could help trim costs, too. But skinny Christmas trees aren’t just for tiny houses. Tall, slim trees stun in foyers and rooms with vaulted ceilings. Multiple slim-profile Christmas trees also make attractive groupings.

7.5-foot pencil profile Real Touch prelit Northwood Noble Fir
Our Real Touch™ Northwood Noble Fir proves that you can find a tall, realistic artificial Christmas tree at a value-conscious price. The 7.5-foot tree features a narrow profile, with 900 realistic and classic branch tips in a fresh green tone and 350 clear incandescent mini lights. Just 32 inches in diameter at the base, this pencil Christmas tree perfectly tucks into corners and nooks as either your secondary or primary tree.
6.5-foot slim Real Touch Washington Frasier Fir, unlit
This slim, unlit 6.5-foot tree proves that affordable realistic Christmas trees do exist! We love the Real Touch™ Washington Frasier Fir's mix of lifelike and classic branches in cooler tones that blend harmoniously with today’s neutral decor. With 1,137 mixed molded PE and classic PVC tips, this compact Christmas tree doesn’t sacrifice style for space. Its thick foliage is the perfect foundation for your Christmas lights, decorations and ribbons.
6.5-foot prelit pencil profile White River fir with white incandescent lights
A skinny Christmas tree is a versatile and cost-effective option when you’re decorating a small space on a budget, need a second tree or just love the look! Our White River Fir pencil Christmas tree with lights offers a narrow diameter of 28 inches at the base. Ample volume is provided by 726 classic branch tips in a rich green, warmly lit by 250 clear mini incandescent lights. It’s an attractive full-height tree at a diminutive price.

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very close up view of flocked Christmas tree branches and white incandescent lights

Flocked

Flocked, frosted, and iced Christmas trees get their wintry charm from a light layer of imitation snow on the branches. A flocked tree is a nostalgic and stylish option that provides a fresh backdrop for decorating themes from bold and colorful to candy-inspired pastels to monochromatic.

7-foot medium profile flocked Angel pine, unlit
A scattering of pinecones and restrained flocking adds a natural charm to this 7-foot Flocked Angel Pine we find hard to resist. An open branch structure featuring 873 PVC tips creates a classic profile that makes this flocked Christmas tree a top pick. The unlit tree is beautiful as is, but also would look breathtaking with the addition of your lights and decorations.
6.5-foot Real Touch Flocked Whistler Noble Fir, prelit, clear lights
This 6.5-foot Real Touch™ Whistler Noble Fir can’t help but turn heads! Light flocking on lifelike molded PE branches gives this stunner the look of a natural pine on a frosty morning, while 350 clear incandescent mini lights provide additional sparkle. We love this tree’s loosely structured symmetry, with open branches that offer plenty of room for your ornaments and decorations.
7.5-foot flocked Grand Teton Pine, warm white LED lights
Classic good looks and dreamy flocking earned this realistic Christmas tree a top billing. The Real Touch™ Flocked Grand Teton Pine features 3,581 lifelike molded and classic PVC branch tips that are evenly dusted with flocking and warmly lit with 480 white LED lights. The layered branch structure creates a classic silhouette for a 7.5-foot, full-profile tree as grand as its name.
4-foot potted Christmas trees casually arranged in a living room

Non-Traditional

There’s a Christmas tree style available for everyone, even for those who prefer something truly unique. Colorful Christmas trees, potted trees and alpine styles are among the choices when you want a tree that stands out from the crowd.

6.5-foot prelit slim white Winston Pine
Looking for something a little different? Our 6.5-foot white Winston Pine tree is striking as a primary Christmas tree, but its snow-white branches open exciting decorating possibilities throughout your home. This white Christmas tree is a top pick for a price as trim as its profile, with just enough warm white lights to accentuate its winter wonderland good looks. Add elegance with all gold or silver ornaments, use a single color or play with a snow and ice theme. Colorful mid-century modern ornaments look particularly stunning on an all-white Christmas tree. 
6-foot slim unlit potted Noble pine
Our 6-foot potted Noble Pine is a winner for its narrow profile and lifelike branches and trunk. This slim Christmas tree could tuck right into that cozy corner between your loveseat and upholstered chair, but would also be at home in your foyer or dining room. With more than 1,500 molded PE branch tips, this realistic potted Christmas tree offers a beautiful and out-of-the-ordinary aesthetic that doesn’t break the bank. Fairy lights would make a magical addition. Pop the pot into a decorative basket or enclose it in a tree collar as a finishing touch.
7.5-foot Real Touch layered Nordmann Fir, unlit
Our Real Touch™ Layered Nordmann Fir is the epitome of simple elegance. We can’t help but admire its beautiful structure, enhanced by hundreds of lifelike branch tips. For a full-size 7.5-foot tree, it’s also modestly priced. While maintaining a traditional profile, the tree's open branch structure is tailor-made for minimalists or anyone who appreciates classic sophistication. Add lights and ornaments to this unlit Christmas tree, or top it with a bow and let its natural beauty shine through.
luxurious paneled room with Christmas tree decorated in lavish gold decorations

Luxury

Do you consider a Christmas tree with premium features a luxury – or an investment in holidays for years to come? Whether you want lots of lights or a choice of lighting options, a tall Christmas tree or one that looks real, compare styles and features to define your priorities and preferences.

7-foot medium profile prelit blue spruce
Although it’s a bit high-end, we couldn’t resist the elegance of this medium profile 7-foot tree. Our Real Touch™ Blue Spruce features an open yet lush branch structure that doesn’t get lost in the silhouette. We love the festive sparkle of 800 clear incandescent lights – more than 100 lights per foot of linear height. We also like the little extra attention to detail illustrated by lighter-toned branch tips – just like the soft tones of new growth on a real spruce tree. It’s a stunning tree that would certainly add classic elegance to any Christmas celebration.

What’s the Best Christmas Tree?

Christmas Central understands that buying a Christmas tree is a personal experience. To find the best faux Christmas tree for your home, you’ll consider style, value, preference and tradition.


Whatever shape or size tree is right for you, Christmas Central has an extensive selection of Christmas trees that will surely rank among your top contenders.


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Your Ultimate Guide to Christmas Central's Best Artificial Christmas Trees for 2025

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