8 of the Best “Fake” Christmas Trees
23rd December 2013 posted in Home Lifestyle
Artificial trees could be the most environmentally-friendly option, if kept and used year after year. Plus, they don’t drop needles. They also negate the need for that festive car journey accompanied by an aggressively spikey plant occupying 90% of your vehicle’s interior.
But fake trees can be just a touch déclassé, right? My opinion is that if you’re going to go fake, either go for something that’s obviously not a tree, or something that apes the real deal extremely convincingly. Here are 8 of my favourites.
1. Dobbies Berry and Cone Tree
This fulsome, good-sized pine will fool your visitors. Already adorned with pine cones and berries, it needs only minimal decorating. Far superior to cheap, Argos-type fake trees.
2. B&Q 6ft Mixed Pine Effect Christmas Tree
Though it’s less lusciously-pined than the Dobbies tree, this B&Q beauty makes up for it in the totally convincing realism stakes. At 6ft, it will make an impression in most rooms.
3. B&Q 6ft White Pop-Up Christmas Tree
If you want something that will look stylish and make an impact, but aren’t worried about having a realistic tree, this super-quick pop-up option is the answer. Would work very well in a modern, uncluttered interior. 100% pre-decorated, you’ll have it read in seconds.
4. House by John Lewis Outdoor Spiral Tube Christmas Tree, White, 6ft
This spiral tree is totally magic. Best of all, it’s safe to use outside. Just a touch nicer than those garish Santas we see flashing away on people’s houses, don’t you think?
5. Lakeland Fold-Out Paper Tree
These retro, table-top trees are perfect for smaller spaces, or just homemakers who aren’t attached to the idea of a gigantic Christmas tree. An elegant design, which is fun for children to assemble.
6. HomeBase 7ft Icelandic Christmas Tree
Got a big space to fill? Need a tree with presence? Homebase’s Icelandic fakies are the kings of tree-artificialdom. Sure, no-one’s going to believe that’s real snow, but this is a tree with bags of appeal nonetheless.
7. Homebase 7ft Arctic Queen Christmas Tree
Another tree that creates plenty of impact, while imparting a traditional festive feel. What I love best about this tree are its long, tendril-like branches.
8. 1.5m Pre Lit Blossom Twig Tree Outdoor Christmas Decoration
Another modern, pared-down tree design that will work in a minimal interior, or as part of a magical outdoor scene.