You’ve spent the last three Decembers wrestling a real tree into a stand.
Needles on the carpet. Sap on your hands. That one weird branch that won’t stay down.
And when Boxing Day hits? You’re dragging a dried-out hazard to the kerb — hoping it doesn’t snag the bin lid.
There’s a better way.
No mess. No guilt. No last-minute panic when the garden center runs out.
Just unbox, fluff, and done.
Why a 6–7 ft artificial Christmas tree is the smart choice
Most homes in the UK have 8–9 ft ceilings.
A 6–7 ft tree leaves 18–24 inches of clearance — enough for a star and avoiding dusting the ceiling fan.
Real trees look great — for about 10 days.
Then they droop. Shed. Dry out. Become a fire risk near fairy lights.
An artificial tree?
- No watering
- No vacuuming needles daily
- No surprise price hikes the week before Christmas
- No allergens (good if you’ve got kids or pets sneezing by Day 3)
You’re not “cheating” — you’re choosing consistency.
One less stress in a season packed with them.
What to check before you buy a 6–7 ft artificial Christmas tree
Size isn’t the only thing that matters.
Here’s what actually makes or breaks the experience:
- Hinge vs. hook branches
→ Hinge = unfold like an umbrella. 5 minutes max.
→ Hook = 20 minutes, swearing, and a sore back. Avoid unless it’s dirt cheap and you love tinkering. - Pre-lit or not?
Pre-lit saves hours — but only if the lights are dual-wire (LED + backup).
If one bulb dies and the whole strand goes dark? Hard pass. - Needle type
- PVC: Budget-friendly. Looks fine from 3 ft away.
- PE (polyethylene): Molded from real branch scans. Thick, realistic, heavier.
→ Go at least 60% PE if you want it to look like it belongs in a John Lewis ad. - Base & stability
A wobbly tree = trauma waiting to happen.
Look for a wide, sturdy metal stand — not flimsy plastic. Bonus if it has waterproof tray (for fake snow or accidental pet encounters).
How long should a 6–7 ft artificial Christmas tree last?
If you buy a £40 tree from a discount store?
2–3 years. Maybe.
If you invest £80–£130 in a tested, mid-tier model (like the one linked above)?
10+ years. Easy.
Think of it this way:
£100 ÷ 10 years = £10/year.
A real tree costs £50–£80 every single year — plus stand, water, disposal, vacuum bags…
You do the math.
Fluffing tip: Don’t skip the 10-minute rule
Yes, it’s annoying.
Yes, the branches look flat straight out the box.
But spend 10 minutes fluffing branch-by-branch, starting from the inside out, and layering depth —
and suddenly? It looks expensive. Full. Real.
Pro move:
- Step back every 30 seconds.
- Look at it from eye level — not top-down.
- Tuck shorter branches behind longer ones for dimension.
It’s like hair-styling for trees.
A little effort = massive ROI.
Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I only recommend gear I’ve tested or trust — no fluff, no filler. If you buy through my link, it supports the site at no extra cost to you. Cheers.
