At Balsam Hill®, we design artificial Christmas trees that cater to your needs and preferences. Whether it’s a realistic Christmas tree that resembles your favourite evergreen or a traditional one that combines quality and budget, we have you covered. Find what style is best for you in this guide to foliage types and realism.
NEEDLE TYPE
CLASSIC NEEDLES
Classic needles are made from flat PVC strips cut to resemble tree foliage.
Pros:
- Soft, flexible tips with a traditional artificial Christmas tree look
- More affordable
- Flat and papery texture
TRUE NEEDLE®
Created by Balsam Hill, these injection-moulded PE needles mimic the structure, texture, and colour variations of natural evergreens.
Pros:
- Recreates the dimension and detail of real tree branches
- More durable and long-lasting than PVC
- Costs more than PVC Christmas trees
LEVELS OF REALISM
TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS TREES
Our most cost-effective trees feature 100% Classic Needle (PVC) foliage.
REALISTIC CHRISTMAS TREES
With up to 65% True Needle (PE) foliage mixed with Classic Needle (PVC), these trees strike the right balance between realism and budget.
MOST REALISTIC CHRISTMAS TREES
These have more than 65% True Needle (PE) foliage for outstanding realism, with Classic Needles (PVC) near the trunk for added fullness.
TREE SPECIES
We use real branch clippings as our guide in crafting highly realistic Christmas trees that remind you of your favourite tree species.
FIR ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE
Fir tree branches grow densely, concealing its trunk. Flat, flexible needles sprout singly from the stem and feature blunt ends. They grow in a spiral pattern up to the tip of each branch, giving fir trees a lush appearance.
Ideal for: Those who prefer fewer baubles on their treeSPRUCE ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE
A spruce tree has rough branches and needles that sprout individually from the stems. Unlike firs, spruce needles have pointed tips and four sides, which make them easy to roll between your fingers.
Ideal for: Those who like the classic full tree shape and have heavier baublesPINE ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE
Pine trees have sparser branches around the trunk. Soft, long needles are attached to the stem in clusters of two, three, or five.
Ideal for: Those who want to showcase more Christmas tree decorationsCOLOUR
Like real trees, Balsam Hill trees come in different shades of green depending on the tree species. We also offer FROSTED and WHITE TREES to suit special Christmas decorating themes.
GREEN ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE
DECORATING TIP
FROSTED ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE
DECORATING TIP
WHITE ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE
DECORATING TIP
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