Hate cleaning pine needles? These artificial Christmas trees are for you

Real Christmas trees fill the air with fresh pine scents and, depending on where you shop, buying them often supports local tree farms.They shed a lot, though, creating a mess that’s not fun to clean after the holiday season.

If you’re looking to avoid the hassle of buying and maintaining a new one every year, an artificial Christmas tree may be the answer.And since buying one is a long-term investment, it’s important to purchase one you love that also works in your space.For those who don’t want to deal with a real tree, I talked to experts about how to shop for a quality artificial Christmas tree and rounded up some of the best options based on their advice.

I also asked experts about the environmental impact of Christmas trees, and what those with allergies and pets specifically should be aware of before buying one.Selected.Our top picksBest pre-lit spruce-style treeNational Tree Company 7-ft.Pre-Lit North Valley Spruce Christmas Tree$149.77$200.99AmazonLearn moreBest unlit treeBest Choice Products Premium Spruce Artificial Christmas Tree$109.99$119.99AmazonLearn moreMost unique treeBalsam Hill Frosted Alpine Balsam Fir Tree$449.00$449.00Balsam HillLearn moreBest tabletop treeGoplus 2-ft.

Tabletop Mini Christmas Tree$undefined$24.99AmazonLearn moreSee 1 MoreRelatedselectedselectedThe 39+ best Advent calendars on Amazon, from Lego, Godiva, Squishmallows and moreWant more from NBC Selected? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter.The best artificial Christmas treesBelow, I rounded up highly-rated artificial Christmas trees based on expert guidance.I made sure to include options across price points, sizes and styles, and separated unlit and pre-lit options.

To help you determine how full each tree is, we note the trees’ tip count (meaning branch tips) if provided by the brand.The higher the tip count, the fuller the tree will look.

I also point out if the tree comes in one, display-ready piece (pre-assembled) or not.All of the opt...