Help pick a new Christmas tree

micks_address

Hi folks,

We had an artificial Christmas tree for last ten years and its worse for wear and has been passed on. It was a good 7.5 foot high I'd say and pretty wide and full. Three parts to it, each stood on top of each other and then a good hour of fanning out branches for realism. We had thought of getting a real tree this year but our daughter wants the tree up early December and we're not sure a real tree would last 5 weeks? 
Whats the conventional wisdom these days re artificial trees. For space reasons 7 foot high and a narrower profile would suit our space better. We want to buy a 'good' tree that will last a number of years. Are pre lit trees worth it? We have a two sets of lights and loads of spare bulbs already so don't need a pre lit one per say. Would be good if it was easy to store, easy to put up and looked realistic. Budget probably around 200 euro but we are flexible. We had thought get a real tree and buy a artificial one post Christmas in the sales for next year but not sure how feasible that is.

Thanks,
Mick

Loughc

I got a 7ft Nesbraska one in Home Store and More, it's fab, very thick and full.

If you're going for artificial it's worth investing in a good one as you'll have it for years.

micks_address

Loughc wrote: »

I got a 7ft Nesbraska one in Home Store and More, it's fab, very thick and full.

If you're going for artificial it's worth investing in a good one as you'll have it for years.

Thanks,
Was looking at this

https://www.newlands.ie/Colonial-7.5-Foot-Pre-Lit-Artificial-Christmas-Tree-With-400-Warm-White-Lights-729083278372/106281/

freida

Did you have a look at the Orchard.

https://www.theorchard.ie/7-5ft-newberry-spruce-100-feel-real-artificial-christmas-tree/

There's a few different types. 20% off on Thursday. But not sure if that applies to things already reduced. Maybe give them a call if you see one you like

Here's the text re the 20% off


The Orchard Christmas World 20% OFF Shopping event Thursday 8th November 9am-9pm. Music & Festive Treats from 5:30 T&C apply.To optout text ORCSTOP to 50015

micks_address

freida wrote: »

Did you have a look at the Orchard.

https://www.theorchard.ie/7-5ft-newberry-spruce-100-feel-real-artificial-christmas-tree/

There's a few different types. 20% off on Thursday. But not sure if that applies to things already reduced. Maybe give them a call if you see one you like

Here's the text re the 20% off


The Orchard Christmas World 20% OFF Shopping event Thursday 8th November 9am-9pm. Music & Festive Treats from 5:30 T&C apply.To optout text ORCSTOP to 50015

Thanks wil check it out

Addle

Loughc wrote: »

I got a 7ft Nesbraska one in Home Store and More, it's fab, very thick and full.

If you're going for artificial it's worth investing in a good one as you'll have it for years.

Is there much assembly required?

Loughc

Addle wrote: »

Is there much assembly required?

It does take a bit putting up each branch and unfolding them but not too long. Less than a hour to put up and less than that again to take it down.

micks_address

Does anyone know if national tree company are stocked in dublin? 
Thinking of this:

https://www.hayesgardenworld.co.uk/product/7ft-most-advanced-pre-lit-frasier-grand-fir-slim-feel-real-artificial-christmas-tree