Artificial Christmas trees are a great way to save money each year on decorations, and this festive season, shoppers can save £160 on this ‘beautifully realistic’ tree
Christmas can be a pricey affair, with presents, festive food, decorations, and get-togethers all contributing to a hefty bill. Consequently, many Brits are on the hunt for ways to cut back on their yuletide spending. One of the biggest expenses over the Christmas period is often the tree itself, with 6-foot real fir trees setting you back up to £65 – a cost that certainly mounts up over time.
On the other hand, online home and garden retailer Christow suggests that artificial trees could be a smart choice for households. Artificial trees range between £40 and £100 as a one-off purchase. This means families could recoup their costs in just a year and potentially save as much as £875 over a 15-year period, all while cutting down on annual stress and expenditure.
And what’s more, this particular 5-feet option is currently up for grabs for a massive £160 less as we inch closer to the Christmas period.
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Perfect for adding a timeless charm to your Christmas celebration, this artificial Christmas tree from Balsam Hill (now £119 down from £179) is made with 100% Classic Needle foliage for a full, abundant look that maintains a realistic aesthetic without the risk of the tree dying before the end of the holidays.
Available in a variety of heights, with lighting options available to suit your space and decorating style. This Canadian Blue Green Spruce features dense foliage composed of soft yet sturdy needles in blue-green and silvery hues, complemented by light brown-tinted stems that add depth and create a rustic, more natural finish.
The pre-lit version of the tree comes equipped with innovative Twinkly LED lights, allowing you to create and control different light colours, light shows, or choose from a pre-programmed selection of patterns and colours, all from your phone using the mobile app. That said, this discount applies to the unlit variation.
Customers who have picked up this artificial tree can’t stop singing its praises, with one 5-star reviewer beaming: “When I opened the box, I was thankful for the gloves to fluff the tree. It is a beautiful 7-foot tree, and once it is fully opened, there are plenty of branches for the large number of baubles my wife has to put on the tree.”
Further love comes from this shopper who shares: “I bought a 7-foot Canadian Spruce; it fits beautifully in my room in the middle of the window, it is not too wide, so I can easily walk past without moving our big coffee table. Lovely full and realistic branches with no gaps and a great shape. Also free delivery to the Shetland Isles.”
And this customer raves: “A beautiful fir tree that really makes a statement. I was sceptical since I grew up with real fir trees, but this one completely won me over. It does take a little while to shape it after delivery, but once it’s up, it looks fantastic even without decorations. Just like a real tree.”
Though one 4-star reviewer does note: “This tree is simply beautiful and has completely exceeded our expectations. Such a clever and simplistic method for lighting each section. We really enjoyed building the levels as you see from the photos. I do have to say that delivery was an issue, though not the fault of Balsam Hill. “
For alternative artificial options, Christow’s debut collection of pre-lit Christmas trees is making festive decorating a breeze. The trees come with built-in LED lights that can switch between warm white and multi-coloured settings, including a flashing option, allowing customers to change the mood or theme at the touch of a button. With timer functions and multiple light effects, families can set their festive glow and forget about it.
The range, crafted from premium PVC with full, lifelike branches, includes Christow’s Pre-Lit Nordmann Fir (£99.99), which combines the natural, sparse silhouette of a real tree with built-in LED convenience. Available in 6ft, 7ft, and 8ft sizes, it features warm white LEDs, hinged branches for easy assembly, and a sturdy metal stand.
Elsewhere, Habitat stocks this 6ft Pre-lit Blue Oscar With Pine Cone Christmas Tree (£75), a green, pre-decorated, artificial 6ft tree that comes pre-lit with 150 warm white bulbs and complete with pinecone decorations and a dusting of snow. The tree slots together easily, and the branches only need a quick tweak and tease to give you a thick and full-looking tree.
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