We take pride in creating the most lifelike Christmas trees that bring the holiday spirit into your home. Our range of trees is designed to meet every style and space requirement. Whether you want a majestic centerpiece or a charming accent to your festive décor, we have the perfect tree for you. Let’s explore how to find the best Balsam Hill Christmas tree for your home.
Understanding Balsam Hill’s Tree Varieties
We offer a diverse array of tree varieties to ensure you find your ideal match, from traditional green to frosted and white Christmas trees. Learn about the different types of trees available at Balsam Hill below:
Realism, Size, and Shape
- Realism – Choose from three levels of realism: most realistic, realistic, and traditional.
- Size – Our trees are available in a wide variety of heights, from under 6 feet to 18 feet tall.
- Shape – They also come in wide, full, slim, and sparse shapes to fit various living spaces.
Pre-lit vs Unlit Trees
Equipped with Easy Plug® technology, our pre-lit trees offer convenience with effortless lighting setups. If you prefer a more hands-on approach, our unlit trees offer the flexibility to decorate with your own lights.
Special Features & Easy Setup Options
Special features like our Flip Tree® and Pre-Fluffed® technologies simplify the setup process, while innovations such as Candlelight® LED and Twinkly® Light Show add a touch of magic to your Christmas experience.
Best-Selling Balsam Hill Christmas Trees
Here are some of Balsam Hill’s best artificial Christmas trees:
Classic Blue Spruce®
A top-selling Balsam Hill tree, the Classic Blue Spruce features dense foliage composed of soft yet sturdy needles in blue-green and silvery hues, complemented by light brown tinted stems for added depth.
BH Balsam Fir®
Features distinct semi-flat tips and upward-sloping branches, modeled after real balsam firs from a tree farm in Maine. Choose from several different heights and lighting options to find the perfect one for your home.
BH Fraser Fir®
Featuring 40 different tip variations, this tree accurately replicates the color and silhouette of farm-grown Fraser firs with dark green needles, silver undersides, and an organically shaped treetop.
Vermont White Spruce®
Modeled after New England’s “White Spruce,” this tree features upward-sloping branches perfect for displaying your favorite ornaments. Available in a wide variety of sizes, lights, and shapes.
Alpine Balsam Fir®
Sparse by design, this slim Christmas tree allows you to decorate with your favorite ornaments for a festive yet elegant display. Features Pre-Fluffed branches crafted with memory wire to help retain their ideal form.
Sanibel Spruce®
Features light green foliage, upward-sloping branches, and a sparse shape, providing plenty of room for your Christmas ornaments. Available unlit and pre-lit with Candlelight LED.
BH Norway Spruce®
This tree mimics the look of the Picea abies, a European species loved for its Christmas tree shape. The textured trunk and organic top give it a freshly cut look, while the rich green foliage with silvery undersides glow when lit.
Frosted Fraser Fir®
This tree features two-toned green needles coated with just the right amount of snow to capture the ambience of a winter forest. An organically shaped treetop replicates the natural silhouette of real Fraser firs.
Red Spruce Slim®
Inspired by the provincial tree of Nova Scotia, Picea rubens, our recreation features a narrow conical crown, medium to short light green needles, and reddish-brown branches for a natural and woodsy appearance.
European Fir®
Dark green needles and a full, pear-shaped profile make for a gorgeous display, while long branches on top of the tree stretch upwards for a more natural appearance.
Balsam Hill Branch Sample Kit
Choose the perfect Balsam Hill Christmas tree without leaving your home. We provide samples of the same branches used in our trees so you can see the exact color and feel the texture of our True Needle® foliage. This will help you find the branch structure that best supports your decorations.
Use our sample kit to find the perfect match for your home décor and color themes. It’s a simple and effective way to ensure that your Balsam Hill tree aligns perfectly with your festive vision. Read our guide on how to choose a Balsam Hill Christmas tree using the Branch Sample Kit for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to some of the most common questions about Balsam Hill trees.
Which Is the Best Balsam Hill Christmas Tree?
The best Balsam Hill tree varies depending on individual preferences and needs. If you want the most realistic tree, our BH Fraser Fir and BH Balsam Fir are often highly praised for their lifelike appearance. If you’re looking for the easiest tree to set up and store, our Flip Trees are your best option.
What Is The Most Realistic-Looking Christmas Tree?
Balsam Hill offers the most realistic artificial Christmas trees. Our exclusive True Needle technology uses injection-molded PE needles to replicate the structure, texture, and color variations of natural evergreens. Some of our most realistic trees include the BH Fraser Fir, BH Balsam Fir, Vermont White Spruce, and European Fir.
Which Is the Most Popular Balsam Hill Christmas Tree?
Our most popular trees include the Classic Blue Spruce, BH Fraser Fir, BH Balsam Fir, and Vermont White Spruce. These are also some of the best Balsam hill trees for heavy ornaments. We encourage you to compare and read Balsam Hill tree reviews to help you find the best one for your space.
Which Is Better: Balsam Hill Balsam Fir vs Fraser Fir?
If you’re deciding between the Balsam Hill Fraser Fir vs Balsam Fir, both are great options and highly recommended by our customers. The Fraser Fir features an upward-turning, pyramid-like shape with slender, soft, dark green needles, emphasizing realism with varied textures. In contrast, the Balsam Fir has a symmetrical shape with shorter, softer needles in a rich green, creating a lush, dense appearance.
What’s the Difference Between Balsam Hill Vermont White Spruce vs Fraser Fir?
There are a few things to keep in mind if you’re choosing between the Balsam Hill Fraser Fir or Vermont White Spruce. The Fraser Fir has soft, dark green needles and an elegant, traditional appearance, ideal for moderate decoration. In contrast, the Vermont White Spruce features a fuller, robust look with stronger branches, making it more suitable for heavier ornaments.
What’s the Difference Between Balsam Hill Blue Spruce vs Balsam Fir?
The BH Blue Spruce has upswept branches with tapered needle tips in a blue-green color, while the Balsam Fir has a teardrop shape and natural, light green needles.
How Much Are Balsam Hill Christmas Trees?
Prices vary depending on the size, realism, and features of each tree. We offer options to fit a range of budgets, with more affordable PVC trees and premium, more realistic PE models.
Where Are Balsam Hill Trees Made?
Balsam Hill Christmas trees are designed by our in-house team in California and prototyped in our Research and Development center in China before they’re made by hand.
What Time of Year Is Best to Buy a Balsam Hill Tree?
The best time to buy a Balsam Hill tree is during a sale. We offer great deals during Black Friday and Cyber Monday in November and special occasions such as Mother’s Day and Easter in the spring. Sign up for our newsletter to get notified about sales, promotions, and new arrivals.
Where To Buy Balsam Hill Christmas Trees?
Balsam Hill trees can be purchased from BalsamHill.com, Nordstrom, Williams-Sonoma, Saks Fifth Avenue, Pottery Barn, and Amazon. We recommend buying from our website or authorized dealers to ensure you receive a genuine Balsam Hill product.
How Long Do Balsam Hill Trees Last?
With proper care and storage, Balsam Hill trees can last for many years. Our trees are made with high-quality materials designed to maintain their beauty and functionality season after season.
We hope this helped you decide which Balsam Hill tree is best for your home. Click the button below to browse our full collection of trees.
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