Introduction: The rise of fake Christmas trees in American households

For a number of years now, sales of artificial Christmas trees have been on the rise.  And by 2020 they are projected to make up half of the market. There’s no denying the benefits of artificial trees: they never die, never lose their needles, and never need to be trimmed or watered. Of course, there’s something else happening as well.

According to a survey by the National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA), those who own real Christmas trees are more likely to be traditionalists who desire their tree to look like a real one — with all its branches and bumps. Because of genetic engineering practices (such as dwarfing) that make trees more manageable during transport from farm to lot, actual trees now typically have more branches than in the past.

Environmental impact: The eco-friendliness of artificial trees

The upshot is that genuine trees have become less natural-looking, more like clones of each other instead of original examples. Many people prefer artificial trees to real ones since they may have something that appears like nature without actually being nature.

Reasons why many households choose for artificial Christmas trees instead of live ones are listed below.

There are more of them: When you shop online, you’ll find that you have a wider variety of products from which to choose. Another perk is that you can pick from an unlimited variety of trees to locate the perfect one.

They are more affordable: Since there’s no overhead cost connected with stocking inventory in stores, retailers can pass these savings on to customers by charging less for their items than they would otherwise charge if they had to stock inventory in stores. Customers can save money by purchasing slender fake Christmas trees online rather than at a mall kiosk or department store, where they would have to pay full price for merchandise that might not be as high quality or long lasting.

Cost-effective choice: The financial benefits of fake Christmas trees

You won’t have to worry about finding a place to keep a large tree every year because these are more manageable. It’s fine to keep it standing until next year’s holiday season, so long as you do so in a dry, cool place. As an added bonus, it can be quickly and easily relocated if necessary.

They don’t lose their needles like real trees do when they’re watered or when they’re moved about too much in preparation for Christmas. However, since fake trees don’t have any needles to shed, they won’t leave a mess on your floor. Slim artificial Christmas trees are preferred by homeowners because they are simple to set up. The vast majority of these items provide comprehensive how-to guides and call for zero special equipment to assemble. Most of these kits also come with the electric drill you need to put them together.