How to choose an artificial Christmas tree

Should I buy a live or artificial Christmas tree? For many this is a really difficult question. On the one side? I want the house to smell like pine needles - this is a costly undertaking, and cleaning up after pine needles in the house is not the most exciting pastime. Having decided to buy an artificial Christmas tree, you need to figure out which one to choose, because modern manufacturers offer a very diverse range of such products. It’s very easy to get confused, so let’s look at how to choose an artificial Christmas tree for your home.

Types of artificial Christmas trees

When making the first artificial Christmas trees, goose feathers or animal hair were used and dyed green. Modern models have changed significantly and the truly high-quality ones are practically no different from living Christmas trees. Various materials are used in production. Some of them are cheaper, and therefore the products are of lower quality, while others, on the contrary, are simply gorgeous. Let's look at the available varieties of artificial wood:

1. Cast structures. Their appearance is very close to the appearance of real wood. In production, special molds are used to fill each branch.This technology is classified as expensive and is mostly used in German production. Such a spruce can become a full-fledged replacement for a green tree.
2. Fiber optic structures. They have an impressive appearance, since LED strip is used in production, it is built into the branches and snow dusting can be applied as an additional decoration. You don't have to decorate this tree because it's already fully decorated. To make it sparkle with bright colors, you need to be connected to the network. Among the advantages, it is also worth noting low energy consumption, fire safety and a service life of up to 10 years.
3. Product made from PVC film. It is very similar to the real thing, and the needles are soft to the touch. Its cost is quite affordable, and with proper care and storage, it will serve you for many years.
4. Structures made from fishing line. This technology is already considered obsolete, but it can still be found in cheap Chinese versions. The material used is thick fishing line. Such products do not look particularly attractive; their unnaturalness is determined by the naked eye. Among the advantages, it is worth noting the low cost and long service life, with proper care and storage.

IMPORTANT. When choosing an artificial Christmas tree, its quality is very important. If low-quality materials were used in production, this may affect your health. Try to avoid too cheap product options.

Now you know what artificial Christmas trees can be made from and after analyzing the features of each option, you can choose the most optimal option for you.

Criterias of choice

There are several selection criteria, and only by taking each of them into account will you be able to make a really good purchase.

Splendor of the crown

When choosing a suitable Christmas tree model, you should first of all pay attention to such indicators as the splendor and quality of the crown. After all, this will determine how beautiful the product is. In many cheap options, the crown looks rather sparse, there are many gaps in it, this option does not suit many. If you want an artificial Christmas tree to decorate your home, approach the process of choosing it carefully.

Also worth turn intoattention and the strength of the needles. To select, it is recommended to run your hand along the branches against the growth of the needles; the soft needles should return to their original position. If these are hard needles, they should be tugged, they should not fall out.

Size

This parameter requires due attention. It is quite understandable that many people like the huge and lush Christmas trees that are shown in American films. They are a real holiday decoration. But you are still not in the film and you need to approach your choice rationally.

Consider the following:

• The tree should extend to the height of the room in which it will stand. It will be ugly if the top touches the ceiling.

• The splendor of the crown. Think about how convenient it will be for you if the tree remains in the room for about two weeks; it should not block the passage and approach to some necessary cabinets.
• Convenient storage. Don't forget that after the holidays are over, your purchase will need to be carefully stored somewhere for a whole year until the next holiday. A product that is too large is inconvenient to store.

Material of manufacture and quality

The manufacturing material should not harm your well-being or health, this is very important. You can find out about the safety of materials in the relevant documents; this may also be indicated on the box with the product.

Depending on the material from which the structure is made, the external, quality parameters will also change. Therefore, before choosing a specific model, find out what it is made of.

Color

We are all accustomed to the fact that a Christmas tree should have green needles, but with artificial models this is not always the case. Manufacturers offer options for Christmas trees with needles that differ radically in color. These are green, white, yellow, red and others. Everyone has the opportunity to choose the color of the product in accordance with their tastes and preferences.

Such unusual Christmas trees are suitable for those who prefer to choose unusual, extravagant options. It is worth noting that you don’t even have to think about decorating the tree, because the unusual color, decorated with sparkles, will do everything for you. You also have the opportunity to purchase an option with already built-in garlands - this is very attractive and interesting.

Frame stand

This is also a very important selection criterion. The stand can be made of different materials:

• Metal.
• Plastic.
• Tree.

If you plan to install a tree whose height is more than 150 cm, then it is better to give preference to cruciform structures that are stable.

NOTE. Metal products are considered more reliable and practical. A plastic product can break quickly.

Fire safety

A high-quality model of a Christmas tree must be made of fire-resistant materials and this is very important.Manufacturers also use a treatment method with special anti-flammable substances that can prevent or reduce the likelihood of fire. Since during the New Year holidays, garlands and sparklers are used in every home, it is very important that there are as few flammable parts as possible in the area.

IMPORTANT. Information about this parameter must be indicated on the product packaging.

Benefits of purchasing

Among the advantages of purchasing an artificial Christmas tree are the following:

1. Hypoallergenic. If there are people in the house who suffer from allergies, an artificial tree is the only option for decorating the house for the New Year.
2. Convenient operation. Such a tree does not turn yellow or fall off, there is no need to remove needles under it every day, and you will not have problems with disposal after the holidays.
3. Easy to install and disassemble. This is a significant advantage. You can assemble the tree whenever you want and it can stand for as long as you want.
4. Aesthetic appearance. A high-quality tree can easily replace a living analogue, and sometimes it can even look more attractive.
5. Sustainability. Such structures are characterized by good stability, which cannot be said about living spruce, which has to be additionally strengthened.
6. Easy care. Before installing the Christmas tree, you just need to wipe it from dust.
7. Availability. You can make a purchase at any time convenient for you, they are always on sale.

As you can see, there are undeniable advantages to choosing an artificial Christmas tree.It is quite clear that a live spruce has a different smell, but you always have the opportunity to use special flavors or buy a live tree some time, postponing the artificial one for next year. It will be even more interesting to install two needles at once, but in different rooms. Treat yourself to a holiday by turning your home into a winter forest.

When is the best time to make a purchase?

It is not always possible to purchase such a tree at the Christmas tree markets familiar to many, although sometimes it is quite possible. They are sold in numerous stores and, which is very convenient, you can choose an artificial beauty at any time of the year.

It is often beneficial to make a purchase not before the holidays, but after them. It is during this period that the manufacturer offers a large number of promotional offers, which will allow you to save significantly. You can also monitor the cost of goods throughout the year, because their price during the off-season may also decrease. Prices may increase before the holidays.

A huge assortment of goods is usually presented in shopping centers and stores on the eve of the holiday. If you decide to make a purchase in an online store, be extremely careful to make the right choice so that you do not receive a low-quality product.