Christmas tree buying guide
When choosing a new Christmas tree, do you choose a real or fake a Christmas tree? Tall or short, wide or slim? Would you rather it was pre-lit and pre-decorated? Do you prefer alternative style? With our Christmas tree buying guide you’re sure to find your perfect match!
Real Christmas tree vs. artificial Christmas tree
One of the biggest benefits of having a real Christmas tree is the gorgeously festive pine smell that fills your room. Wilko sell a Nordman Fir trees – which is the most popular variety in the UK. They come with impressive gloss foliage, and soft family-friendly needles.
When it comes to real Christmas trees, we recommend:
If they love outdoors:
- Wearing garden gloves when handling trees
- Avoid putting your tree next to direct heat, such as radiators, log burners or fires.
- Make sure your tree always has enough water
If you’re not a fan of picking up the pine needles from the floor every day and having to invest in a new one every year, then an artificial tree is the perfect answer. These days you can pick up an artificial tree that’s so realistic it'll be hard to tell the difference!
We love this 7ft Drop Hinge Traditional Design Artificial Christmas Tree, which is one of our fullest and most realistic trees. What’s more, you’ll have it up in no time at all with the drop hinge branches that you can simply fold into place when you get it out of the box! So, less time faffing and more decorating!
Measure up
Once you’ve decided on real or artificial, the next thing to do is make sure you pick a tree that’ll fit perfectly in your space. Take into account the height of your ceiling before choosing your tree (leaving a bit extra for the tree topper and stand). Think about how much space you have around your tree too. Our Christmas tree range starts at a space-saving 3 foot and goes right up to a whopping 8–9 foot!
Time savers
Save yourself some time during the busiest month of the year with a tree that comes pre-lit! With our pre-lit Christmas trees, you won’t have to worry about buying lights to cover it, and you can skip straight to the good bit – decorating with baubles and other festive accessories.
Our Wilko 4ft Pre Lit Cone and Berries Christmas Tree in Square Planter 0510678 is new this year, comes with cones and berries and is prelit. It even sits in its own square planter. Just add baubles – that's a little win.
Time savers
Save yourself some time during the busiest month of the year with a tree that comes pre-lit! With our pre-lit Christmas trees, you won’t have to worry about buying lights to cover it, and you can skip straight to the good bit – decorating with baubles and other festive accessories.
Our Wilko 4ft Pre Lit Cone and Berries Christmas Tree in Square Planter is new this year, comes with cones and berries and is prelit. It even sits in its own square planter. Just add baubles – that's a little win.
Best Christmas tree for kids
Wilko 2ft Fibre Optic Tabletop Christmas Tree with Bows - Its small size and easy-to-assemble branches makes it perfect for adding an extra festive touch to kids’ bedrooms.
Best Christmas tree for kids
Wilko 2ft Fibre Optic Tabletop Christmas Tree with Bows - Its small size and easy-to-assemble branches makes it perfect for adding an extra festive touch to kids’ bedrooms.
Best Christmas tree for small spaces
6ft Pop-Up Pre-Lit Silver Artificial Christmas Tree – This slim tree will squeeze into the tightest of spaces making it perfect for smaller rooms or offices. And what’s not to love about sparkle? It’s perfect for the festive season!
Most realistic-looking Christmas tree
5ft Canadian Fir Artificial Christmas Tree – Ok, it doesn’t have the realistic smell, but guests will struggle to tell the difference between this and the real thing!
Best hassle-free Christmas tree
8ft Mixed Cones and Berries Pre-lit Artificial Christmas Tree – Save time with this tree that not only comes pre-lit but it also features berries and cones already attached to kick off your festive decorating.
Best alternative Christmas tree
5ft Slim Rainbow Artificial Christmas Tree – The Christmas tree that everyone is talking about this year! Bring some instant colour into your home with our rainbow tree – what’s not to love?
Now you know which tree to buy, check out our ideas and advice blog for decorating your Christmas tree.
We hope you’ll agree that Christmas officially starts when you put the tree up! You can shop our full range of Christmas trees on wilko.com
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