{"id":2068486,"date":"2024-11-05T15:26:16","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T21:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=listicle&p=2068486"},"modified":"2024-12-04T01:16:37","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T07:16:37","slug":"king-of-christmas-trees","status":"publish","type":"listicle","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/king-of-christmas-trees\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best King of Christmas Trees, Tested by Holiday Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"Best Blue Spruce\" product_name=\"King of Christmas Tribeca Spruce\" pros=\"Super sturdy\" pros1=\"Very lifelike for the price point\" pros2=\"Minimal needle loss during set up\" pros3=\"Easy-connect lights\" pros4=\"Eight light features, plus three dimmer settings\" cons=\"Slightly taller than advertised\" cons1=\"Remote is a bit unresponsive\" image=\"2075228\" image_credit=\"TASTE OF HOME\" pr_name=\"King of Christmas\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/kingofchristmas.pxf.io\/q4ek9L\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on King of Christmas\" \/]\r\n

Size options:\u00a0<\/b>7-, 8- and 9-foot |\u00a0Warranty:\u00a0<\/b>2 years\u00a0| Light options:\u00a0<\/b>LED white, Unlit |\u00a0Inclusions:\u00a0<\/b>Stand, storage bag, fluffing gloves, remote |\u00a0Price:<\/b> $529 (7-foot with LED white lights)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\nThe holiday task we hate, hate, hate\u2014<\/span>double hate\u2014<\/span>and loathe entirely? Fluffing the Christmas tree. Call us a Grinch, but no one wants to spend hours finagling scratchy branches when there are garlands and ornaments to hang!\r\n\r\nLuckily, the King of Christmas Tribeca Spruce<\/a> makes the process pretty painless, according to tester and Editor Emily Way<\/a>. The first time she put the spruce up, she found it took less time to shape than other trees. The full shape and intuitively shaped branches make for easy bending, and ornaments of various weights hang securely. Plus, after fluffing, only a handful of needles came off during Emily's testing.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"King\r\n

As a pet parent, Emily was impressed with how sturdy this tree felt, especially compared to budget options. She has hope it will stand up to her active cats! Plus, it looks incredibly realistic, thanks to a mix of branch tips and a dreamy blue-green hue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\nThe lights on this tree connect with built-in trunk technology, so all you have to do is plug the tree in once it's assembled. It also comes with a remote control that oversees eight twinkling functions and three dimmer settings. One note: Emily found the remote was a bit unresponsive at times.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"Best Alpine\" product_name=\"King of Christmas King Noble Fir\" pros=\"Cute Alpine-style that's perfect for showing off ornaments\" pros1=\"Lightweight and easy to set up\" pros2=\"Quick to fluff\" pros3=\"Easy-connect lights\" pros4=\"Eight light features, plus three dimmer settings\" cons=\"Slight lean\" cons1=\"Not the most realistic tree\" image=\"2075222\" image_credit=\"TASTE OF HOME\" pr_name=\"King of Christmas\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/kingofchristmas.pxf.io\/OrG0Zz\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on King of Christmas\" \/]\r\n

Size options:\u00a0<\/b>6-, 7-, 8- and 9-foot | Warranty:<\/b>\u00a02 years |\u00a0Light options:\u00a0<\/b>LED white, Unlit |\u00a0Inclusions:\u00a0<\/b>Stand, storage bag, fluffing gloves, remote |\u00a0Price:<\/b> $549 (7-foot with LED white lights)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\nOrnament collectors, this one's for you! If you have a cherished collection of vintage Shiny Brites or hand-blown baubles, show them off in style with the King of Christmas King Noble Fir<\/a>.\r\n\r\nWhile some might call this a Charlie Brown tree, I think it's an adorable addition to small spaces. I tested the 6-foot version and appreciated its slim build and light weight. I was able to put it together in just a few minutes without any assistance. Weighing a mere 22 pounds, the Noble Fir is one of the most manageable trees I've encountered, making it a top-notch option for older adults or anyone who struggles to assemble fuller trees. <\/span>Inside the box, you'll find an assortment of add-ons, including\u00a0<\/span>a remote to control the lights, a storage bag and arm protectors.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"King\r\n\r\nAfter placing the base of the tree in the stand and (easily!) adding the remaining two sections, all I had to do was plug it in. Like all the other King of Christmas trees we tried, the Noble Fir includes easy-connect light technology, so there's zero fumbling in the branches looking for plugs. As for the lights, I felt they skewed a bit on the cooler side. But the dimmer settings and eight twinkling light features quickly make up for it.\r\n

The sparseness of the branches make this tree easy to fluff, and the branches can accommodate ornaments of all shapes and weights. I tested this tree alongside a Balsam Hill ornament collection<\/a> that includes baubles of varying size<\/span>\u2014and they hung beautifully. From large globes to 8-inch finials, this tree makes every ornament shine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The only downside is we felt it wasn\u2019t as realistic as other trees on our list. It also has a slight lean that, without a multitude of branches, is hard to disguise.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"Best Fir\" product_name=\"King of Christmas Alpine Fir\" pros=\"Very full, lifelike tree\" pros1=\"Minimal shedding\" pros2=\"Suitable for ornaments of various shapes and sizes\" pros3=\"Easy-connect lights\" pros4=\"Eight light features, plus three dimmer settings\" cons=\"Requires significant fluffing\" cons1=\"Very scratchy branches\" image=\"2075220\" image_credit=\"TASTE OF HOME\" pr_name=\"King of Christmas\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/kingofchristmas.pxf.io\/k07QEL\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on King of Christmas\" \/]\r\n

Size options:<\/b> 7.5-, 8- and 9-foot | Warranty:\u00a0<\/b>2 years |\u00a0Light options:\u00a0<\/b>LED white, Unlit |\u00a0Inclusions:\u00a0<\/b>Stand, storage bag, fluffing gloves, remote |\u00a0Price:<\/b> $875 (7.5-foot with LED white lights)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\nI've been on the hunt for a replacement for my living room Christmas tree, and the King of Christmas Alpine Fir<\/a> is my new go-to. The full, lifelike shape makes this a classic Christmas tree my family will enjoy for many years.\r\n\r\nThe setup process was slightly difficult but still manageable with one person. Everything snaps into place easily, and there's no need to manually connect any lights. But this tree has very scratchy branches. I would highly suggest putting on the included arm protectors or donning long sleeves from the get-go. I also found that the garland wrapped around the trunk of the base section was a little too long, making the tree wobble. Luckily, this was an easy fix, and all I had to do was unwrap the garland piece a little bit so the trunk could better engage with the stand.\r\n\r\n\"King\r\n\r\nThe Alpine Fir has micro LED lights that twinkle and dim with the help of an included remote control. I absolutely love the dimmable feature. On silent nights or during holiday movie marathons, I often wish I could turn my tree's brightness down\u2014and now I can! Ornaments of various weights hang nicely, but extra heavy baubles should be placed further down the branch rather than on the tip for greater security. <\/span>\r\n\r\nAs an added bonus, this tree barely sheds. While I used to keep my Dyson vacuum<\/a> on standby all season in case someone brushed too close to the tree, this beauty barely dropped a needle during the setup and takedown process.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"Best Flocked\" product_name=\"King of Christmas Queen Flock\" pros=\"Incredibly heavy and realistic flocking\" pros1=\"Very full branches\" pros2=\"Not as messy as other flocked trees we tried\" pros3=\"Easy-connect lights\" pros4=\"Eight light features, plus three dimmer settings\" cons=\"Heavy\" cons1=\"Our tree had a dysfunctional stand\" cons2=\"Slight lean\" image=\"2075226\" image_credit=\"TASTE OF HOME\" pr_name=\"King of Christmas\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/kingofchristmas.pxf.io\/xkAavd\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on King of Christmas\" \/]\r\n

Size options:\u00a0<\/b>6.5-, 7.5-, 8-, 9-, 10- and 12-foot | Warranty:\u00a0<\/b>2 years |\u00a0Light options:\u00a0<\/b>LED white, Unlit |\u00a0Inclusions:\u00a0<\/b>Stand, storage bag, fluffing gloves, remote |\u00a0Price:<\/b> $899 (7.5-foot with LED white lights)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\nDreaming of a winter wonderland? The King of Christmas Queen Flock<\/a> delivers snow-kissed beauty directly to your living room.\r\n\r\nEmily found the setup of the Queen Flock was a bit more tedious than the Tribeca Spruce, primarily due to the flocking. She (and her floors) got coated in white flecks, but it was still less messy than other flocked trees. It was also surprisingly heavy and unwieldy, again, likely due to the heavy coat of flocking. It was still manageable by herself, but Emily wished she had a helper.\r\n\r\nShe also had a stand snafu. The bolt popped out and wouldn\u2019t fit back in to tighten the tree fully. We expect this was a manufacturing fluke\u2014especially considering the other King of Christmas trees we tested didn\u2019t have this issue\u2014but it\u2019s still a concern, especially for a tree at this price point.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"King\r\n\r\nOnce the Queen Flock was upright, all assembly issues were quickly forgiven. Like the other King of Christmas trees, the built-in power pole immediately connects all the lights and a remote controls dimming and twinkling features. And wow, the lights bring this beauty to life. Each bulb shines warmly through the flocking to provide a magical, ambient glow. Plus, the flocking is some of the best we\u2019ve seen. It's lifelike and truly looks like the tree just came in from a snowy forest. The thick coating on the branches makes fluffing easy, and ornaments hang securely, too.<\/span>\r\n

Like the Noble Fir we tested, we noticed a slight lean to this tree. But thanks to the fullness, it\u2019s much easier to disguise.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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What To Consider When Buying an Artificial Christmas Tree<\/h2>\r\nWe've been testing the best artificial Christmas trees for two years now. And in that time, we've learned that almost every consumer has a different definition of what the \"perfect\" tree looks like. Before you start shopping, it's crucial to consider the following criteria:\r\n