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With the holidays in sight, ’tis the season to ready your stocking stuffers and Christmas tree. When it comes to the latter, there are early Black Friday Christmas tree deals that deserve your attention—and this might also be your last chance to get that one with the color-changing lights at a steep discount. The perfect tree might cost you (after all, you can use it for many, many years to come), but plenty of retailers are already offering Black Friday deals starting at $100 off on gorgeous faux trees, as well as tons of amazing ornaments, tabletop centerpieces, garlands, tree stands, and other wonderland-adjacent home decor. A Christmas tree isn't quite complete without some gifts to put underneath it, and if you're just starting to shop, we've got gift ideas for just about every recipient, from splurge options to gifts under $50.
Many of our favorite artificial Christmas trees, which we’ve tested firsthand, are already on sale. To kick off the bulk of your early shopping, you can turn to picks from the Balsam Hill Black Friday sale below to start making this year your home’s merriest yet.
The easy setup basically sells this tree alone. Using Balsam Hill’s patented design, all you have to do is bring it inside, flip it upright, and add the top. This slim artificial Christmas tree is good for small apartments (it won’t take up too much square footage), and guests won’t give it a second “are you sure that’s real?” glance.
Clear, LED lights cover this slim tree, and the tiered branches give it a movie-perfect fullness. This one is also relatively petite, despite being so dense—it’s a great choice for an empty corner waiting for some cheer or a lonely bay window. Even better, you can opt for color lights if a monochromatic lighting scheme isn’t your vibe.
If you want it to look like you spent hours scouring the tree farm for the perfect contender, this is your best bet. The dense foliage gives it the appearance that it’s been growing for generations and the narrow shape is great for tiny rooms (and storage). There are three lighting options: clear, incandescent lights; LED clear lights; and color LED lights + clear lights.
For a super full, super festive tree, this is the way to go during the Christmas tree deals. All of the needles are made to look exactly like an actual blue spruce, and you can choose between different heights and light colors.
Feast your eyes on the most popular tree among AD readers in 2022. The Balsam Hill Fraser fir is a classic, and one of their bestsellers. Seriously, if you closed your eyes and thought, Christmas tree, you’d probably be picturing something that looks just like this. You can save $400 off this tree if you shop while the sale lasts.
One great thing about Balsam Hill is their True Needle technology—which they use to ensure that the many different species of trees are as realistically depicted as possible. They also work with Twinkly, which makes the best, brightest, and most dependable lights that will last for seasons to come.
Our reviewer, Divya Viswanathan, had this to say about her new tree: “I’m totally obsessed with real Fraser Christmas trees, and let me tell you, this one blew me away. And can we talk about how full and perfectly shaped it is? It’s like the Christmas tree of my dreams. Plus, no stressing about overwatering or my kids making a mess. It’s a game changer for our holiday setup, especially in our apartment with its unpredictable temperatures. So glad I went for it!”
The Holiday Aisle Carolina Lighted Pine Christmas Tree
For a slimmer tree that can easily nestle in the small corners of a studio or one-bedroom apartment, try this Carolina Pine pre-lit Christmas tree. It’s got pinecones nestled within its branches to add an extra bit of holiday cheer. Plus it’s almost 50% off.
This little Woodland Spruce looks super full and comes in several different heights and light colors. The hearty trees also come with easy light features that offer plug-ins in the tree’s trunk so that they aren’t noticeable.
National Tree Company Dunhill Fir Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas Tree
Unlike other evergreens, a fir like this one will look darker, and its needles—which come out of the sides of each branch rather than around it—appear longer and flatter, giving it a distinctive shape. While it’s pretty tall, what really stuck out to tester and SEO analyst Stewart Fussell about AllModern’s Dunhill fir was actually the width. “It was wider than I expected because I was paying more attention to the height when I purchased it,” Stewart said. “It looks so grand and thankfully fits in my space just right.” While the multicolor light option Stewart reviewed for our best artificial Christmas tree testing isn’t currently available, you can purchase the clear light and 6.5-foot version on Amazon for over 50% off.
Channel your inner Kathy Hilton and go frosted. Choose from sizes ranging from 5.5 to 9 feet with this frosted Fraser Fir. All of the needles are crafted to look like a real tree and it’s perfectly full and durable. Plus, with the lights already activated, there’s one less step required for decorating the tree.
National Tree Company Pre-Lit 'Feel Real' Artificial Downswept Christmas Tree
The tree that our contributor DaVonne Bacchus reviewed is nearly 50% off right now. Same old Douglas fir charm with a little more pizazz. The mega-retailer is also promising fast delivery, depending where in the country you live, so you can have your tree well before the holiday arrives.
Costway Unlit Upside Down Artificial Christmas Tree
Maybe you want to inject a bit of humor with your holiday cheer, in which case you’re just the kind of person that this upside-down Christmas tree is for. Made of a PVC material, this inverted design with a metal stand actually dates all the way back to the Middle Ages, when people in Central Europe would hang their trees from the ceiling. It’ll help you save space on your floor so you can pick up more gifts for underneath it.
For a more full-size option to serve as the centerpiece in your living room, then you’ll likely want to purchase the extremely lifelike Grandin Road Woodside tree. Contributor and tester Kristi Kellogg reported an absolutely hassle-free setup and tree branch fluffing with this model, going on to rave about how truly high-quality it is. “The tree exceeded my expectations,” Kellogg said. “It’s huge. It’s the largest fake tree I’ve ever seen, outside of the crazy large ones on display at places like Disneyland.”
National Tree Company Artificial Kingswood Fir Pre-Lit Slim Christmas Tree
While clear lights certainly feel more en vogue, you might prefer the playful whimsiness of multicolored lights over that warm white glow. Lucky for you, National Tree company (which already makes the Dunhil Fir artificial Christmas tree reviewed above) sells a lovely low-profile and compact Kingswood Fir tree with stylishly muted colored lights.
For those especially tight on space, this Alpine Fir maintains a minimal profile thanks to its slim shape and stylishly sparse branches. It can perfectly nestle in a corner of your room and let a few statement ornaments hung from its branches take center stage. It’s also narrow enough for an entryway or staircase if you have the room.
Puleo International Pre-Lit Slim Aspen Fir Artificial Christmas Tree
While an Aspen fir won’t take up the same amount of space as a Dunhil fir, its slim profile and slightly sparser needles lend a chic minimalist look to it that meshes perfectly with anyone who favors a more white Christmas holiday decor style.
King of Christmas Yorkshire Fir Unlit Artificial Christmas Tree
This artificial tree and holiday decor retailer isn’t called King of Christmas without good reason. This fir Christmas tree is best for those who like things traditional and classic. It’s not too big and not too small, but it still offers ample room for ornaments, garlands, and tinsel galore.
Another tree option especially ideal if your target vibe this holiday season is white Christmas, the golden hue of this tree’s lights bounce off its white frosted branches in a truly magical and mesmerizing way. It’s so life-like, your holiday guests will surely do a double take.
Maybe you’ve got a dog or small child prone to knocking everything over and you don’t want your Christmas tree or its ornaments to be the next victim. In which case, opt for this fake Alpine tree with a trunk that’s a bit longer and higher off the ground. Available in six different sizes, you could also create your own small Christmas tree farm right in your home.
Sure, the perfectly round shape of this dense wreath isn’t necessarily realistic but we’re into the lush vibes it’s throwing out. You could hang one on your door, but consider going all in on three and lining them up next to each other on a wall. It’s a classic look, but just a touch graphic thanks to the shape repetition.
This is a wreath you could (accidentally) leave up for months after the holidays are done. The eucalyptus gives it wider seasonal appeal, while the ivory berries evoke images of a fresh dusting of snow.
This set of six ornaments includes glass balls with gold, glittery paint designs. There are other corresponding ornaments that can be included in ornament sets going up to 70 pieces.
This comprehensive set includes 35 woodsy ornaments, including a squirrel with a fluffy tail, pinecones, and feather- and glitter-clad ornaments. They are all hand-painted and would make any tree or garland a bit more merry.
If you are looking for the best tree storage bag to keep your tree spic and span all year long, this is it. You can choose between different sizes, but all of them feature a stand that rolls, as well as a full-size bag that is completely weatherproof.