What To Keep In Mind When Buying An Artificial Christmas Tree

An artificial Christmas tree is what more people are leaning towards each year. And the reasons behind this shift vary as much as the selection of artificial trees available. 7.5 or 9 Feet Tall Douglas Fir Lighted Artificial Christmas TreeFor some time, people who preferred live evergreens opted for living ones. These were nearly mature evergreens that were uprooted and placed in a black plastic container, much like one would find shrubbery in at a local home improvement store. Homeowners would water them and then after the holiday festivities were over, plant them somewhere in their yard. This is still a popular choice among a small sect of people, but even that has waned in years.

With people becoming ever-concerned about the environment in which they live, and troubled about the deforestation and its effect on the global climate, they are choosing to purchase an artificial Christmas tree instead. That is a population that continues to grow throughout the globe. Then some people prefer not to have the pine needles and sap issues that live evergreens bring into the home. And most people have heard at least one story of an insect or animal hitchhiking its way into a home and causing havoc. There are also some people who are highly allergic to pines of all kinds, but still want to enjoy an evergreen during the holidays. So, people are flocking to their online Christmas stores to find the best artificial Christmas tree available.

So if that is the case, what are some things to consider when purchasing an artificial Christmas tree? The first thing that most websites will mention is the size, and likely because it is the biggest deciding factor beyond the type of needle that is preferred. The person purchasing it needs to determine how big of an area it will have, and the height of the room. Another consideration is whether the evergreen will be in the same room every year. If not, then one would need to consider the best fit for all possible locations. If a room has high ceilings then a 12-14 foot evergreen would be appropriate. A room with up to 8-foot ceilings would accommodate a 6-7 foot tree. Another consideration would be the girth. How much width space does the room have to fit the artificial Christmas tree? Gratefully there are two options here, a regular or full-sized option, or a slim or narrow, sometimes called pencil trees.

Once the size has been determined, the next choice is flocked or unflocked, and then lighted or unlit. The decision to have a flocked or unflocked evergreen needs some consideration based on the obvious fact that if a flocked evergreen is purchased, it will be that way for all the years to come. People’s tastes sometimes change over the years, and what may strike someone right for a few years may wane after some time. Next is having an unlit or a pre-lit tree. This is a matter of convenience, really. These strands tend to hold up better over the years but may not last as long as the tree. However, most manufacturers will include multiple replacement bulbs, and the strands are designed that if one bulb goes out, the rest remain lit.

Lastly, the type of needle on the artificial Christmas tree is likely the hardest choice. That is because there is such a vast selection. From Balsam Fir, Norway Pine, Princess Pine, Oregon Fir, Noble Fir, and almost any pine variety in between, there is a lot to choose from. Some will be fuller, and others will have branches that are easier to manipulate. This is where looking closely at the pictures online will help determine which tree will be perfect for the home.



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