When choosing an artificial Christmas tree, what are the top three factors to consider?
The first and most important factor to consider when buying an artificial tree is quality. Beware of low-quality trees that obviously look fake. The point of buying an artificial tree is to eliminate hassle, not beauty. Look for a high-quality, realistic tree that will give you the look and feel of a natural Christmas tree while saving you the hassle of watering and cleaning up fallen needles. The second factor to consider is your personal foliage preference. Artificial Christmas tree foliage is usually crafted from either PE or PVC materials. While some trees use one type of foliage exclusively, others may use a mix of foliage types to achieve a particular look. PE needles are molded to mimic the shape and texture of real tree needles. The quality of PE needles varies. Choose high quality PE needles, like ultra-realistic True Needle® foliage by Balsam Hill, which looks and feels just like natural needles. The second main needle type is PVC. PVC needles are the soft and flat needles, w