Christmas Tree - High Quality, Long Term, Artificial, Realistic - Recommendations

getk on 01/12/2024 - 13:57

hi guys, i was looking for a quality Christmas Tree for a membership/club. The cost will be shared by the group, so looking max budget of $2000
So they were looking mostly for
- high quality artificial tree
- should last for longer term (may be atleast 10 years) and re-used every year and repack.
- Realistic look and feel
- Medium-large (so around 1.8m to 2.2m)
- preferred to have led lit

Most of google searches point to "balsam hill" website (the most realistic category). So just checking if that's the best artificial trees available?
Any views/opinions on their trees or any other similar shops selling them?

thanks in advance

Home & Garden Christmas Tree

Comments

  • Daabido on 01/12/2024 - 15:57
    +1

    They have some on special this week plus $50 off popup at the "balsam hill" website.

  • CheapandUsed on 01/12/2024 - 15:59
    +2

    I know of this place in Rydalmere, NSW
    https://xmastree.com.au/

    They supply some of the trees you see in shopping centres and outdoor areas, they should have something in the 'should last for longer term' category, and possibly more sturdy if it's in a location with lots of people. There is prelit options too.

    • getk on 01/12/2024 - 20:24

      thanks for that. Will have a research into it

  • Frank Murphy on 01/12/2024 - 16:41
    +1

    Probably not what you're looking for, but I bought this one for my Mum:
    https://www.amazon.com.au/Costway-Christmas-Lighting-Artific…

    They claim that "From a distance, it’s hard for you to tell the different from this artificial Xmas tree and a natural pine tree."
    There's no mention of what that distance might be.
    And if you look at the 6th pic from the top, it claims that by spreading all the branches, "Christmas spirit sprays into your face"
    Will be requesting an immediate refund of my 87 bucks if those claims prove incorrect.

    • life is suffering on 01/12/2024 - 19:00

      30.000ft

    • Sammy2000 on 01/12/2024 - 22:47

      Doesn't mention how far back to stand to get it in the face either.

  • try2bhelpful on 01/12/2024 - 18:28
    +1

    https://www.costco.com.au/Christmas/Christmas-Decorations/Sl…

    Probably not what you are after but I thought I would throw it out there.

  • ihbh on 01/12/2024 - 19:50

    If budget is an issue vs desired quality, you know the saying… buy straw hats in winter.

    • getk on 01/12/2024 - 20:26

      well.. Wished they made the decision off season :-).. all last moment decisions and onus on me !!

  • Wiadro on 01/12/2024 - 20:37

    mine is from bunnings has lasted its 2nd year now

    • Nugs on 02/12/2024 - 08:03

      our 2.1m frosted tip and unlit tree was bought from Harris Scarfe in post Christmas sales for $80 and it is over 12 years old (had when we moved to current house so easy to remember). It has been used for all but one year. two or three 'leaves' have fallen off. it's twigs are made of wire for bending & shaping
      I don't expect this comment to of be any use to OP though….
      .

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