Artificial Christmas tree or real tree? A comparison for families
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The same question every year: Should it be a real tree—freshly cut and fragrant—or an artificial one that can be put up year after year? Families with children, in particular, value coziness, but also practicality. Let's take a look at the differences—and why more and more households are choosing artificial Christmas trees .
Optics: Naturalness meets perfection
A real tree undoubtedly has charm – but it's a natural product and never grows completely evenly. Missing needles, crooked branches, or uneven colors are not uncommon. Artificial Christmas trees, on the other hand, are often perfectly proportioned, evenly dense, and now deceptively realistic – with 3D injection-molded needles, natural colors, and realistic branch texture.
Many of our customers report: “You only see the difference when you’re standing right next to it – and often not even then!”
Time & effort
A real tree has to be purchased, transported, set up, watered, and disposed of. An artificial tree, on the other hand, can be set up in minutes, doesn't shed needles, stays beautiful for weeks, and disappears into storage after the holidays to save space.
Especially if you want to enjoy the Advent season stress-free, the artificial tree is unbeatable.
Costs: Short-term vs. long-term
A real tree costs between 30 and 80 euros per year – even more for larger models. Over ten years, that easily adds up to several hundred euros. A high-quality artificial Christmas tree from ArtiTree is available starting at around 150 euros – and with proper care, it will last 10 to 15 years.
It pays off – and at the same time saves your nerves and the environment.
Sustainability & Responsibility
A real tree grows for years, only to be discarded after a few weeks. Add to that the transportation emissions and packaging waste. Artificial trees perform better ecologically – if they are used for many years . Conscious consumers are doing good in the long run by choosing a long-lasting model.
Conclusion:
If you want to make the pre-Christmas season stylish, uncomplicated, and sustainable, an artificial Christmas tree is the better choice—especially for families. It looks perfect, is easy to maintain, and saves money in the long run.