Decorating the annual Christmas tree has become a time-honored tradition for families all over the world. For several years now as retailers kick-off the season earlier and earlier, there has been much debate about when this focal point of holiday decorating should take place. Is it before Thanksgiving or after? We think the answer to that is whenever it brings you joy. However, we’re also here to remind you that some of the best deals on artificial Christmas trees can be found on Black Friday. Meaning the best time for your wallet might just be the weekend right after your big turkey day feast.
The first artificial Christmas trees came about in 1880 and were made of goose feathers that were dyed green. Since then, we’ve seen artificial trees manufactured from brush bristles in the early 1900s, to aluminum around the 1950s and finally evolved into the PVC plastic designs of today. Modern artificial trees come in many different varieties, heights and degrees of fullness. Pre-lit trees are also making decorating more enjoyable with half the work already done for you. But all these snazzy features are driving prices up leaving this magical holiday symbol with a not-so-snazzy price tag.
Since this seasonal staple can easily put a dent in your holiday spending, we have gone through the 2023 Black Friday Ads to pull out the best artificial Christmas tree deals. As you scroll through these deep discounts, you’ll see why holding out until Black Friday to purchase your tree is the way to go.
Plus, you might just find a great alternative for that TikTok-viral Grand Duchess Balsam Fir that’s been sold out the past several weeks.
When Should I Buy My Christmas Tree?
If you need a tree for this season, Black Friday is the way to go. And we suggest shopping sooner (Black Friday sales are already live for 2023!) rather than later, as the best options will likely sell out.
If you don’t need a tree for this season, we suggest waiting until the last minute or right after Christmas — retailers will be slashing prices to get the trees off their hands.
The Best Black Friday Artificial Christmas Tree Deals for 2023
The deals below are subject to sell out, so act fast if you see something you like.
National Tree Company 7-Ft Feel-Real Pacific Mixed Pine 350-Light Artificial Christmas Tree
Kohl’s will be selling this pre-lit artificial pine tree during its Black Friday sale this year and wow, what a deal! It will be on sale for $120 off the regular retail price. But that’s not all. If you shop in store or online 11/23 or 11/24, you can pay even less with an additional 15% off coupon. To stack the savings even more, Kohl’s will be offering $15 Kohl’s cash back for every $50 spent. If my girl math is on point, that means you end up with a cost of around $53 (after Kohl’s cash is accounted for, of course) to take home all those twinkling lights. Don’t forget to activate our offer for 1% cash back!
Price: $199.99 $79.99 at Kohls.com
Evergreen Classics Pre-Lit 7.5’ Benton Pine Artificial Christmas Tree
Standing 7.5’ tall, this gorgeous pine will sparkle through many a holiday season. It features 300 pre-strung color changing LED lights with eight different light effects. These SureBright lights will also stay lit even if one burns out. This tree will automatically light up once the poles are connected and many reviewers say the initial setup is super easy with the pre-attached hinged branches. Shop this deal online only starting 11/22.
Price: $96.00 $78 at Walmart.com
Estes 7-ft Pine Flocked Pre-Lit Tree with LED Lights and Remote
Even your Christmas tree can have a remote. That’s right – this artificial beauty has 200 warm white LED lights that can be controlled with the included remote. The branches and tips are flocked, which is a fancy way of saying they look like they are sprinkled with snow. Exact measurements aren’t listed except to say it measures 7-ft tall and a reduced width makes it a great option for a corner display. It appears this tree will only be available for purchase online for the duration of the sale so you won’t be able to see it IRL. But, the $90 discount might just be worth having it delivered straight to your door.
Price: $299.99 $209.99 at Walmart.com
Celebrations 7 ft. Full LED 450 ct 1-2-Tree Cayce Pine Color Changing Christmas Tree
Chances are you have a local Ace Hardware store near you and if so, you’ll want to check out all the Black Friday deals on indoor and outdoor holiday decor. Specifically, don’t miss the fantastic price Ace is offering on the Celebrations 7-foot pre lit pine tree. Featuring 450 lights, this one also operates off of a remote to give you eight color changing functions. It only takes 60 seconds to set up with 1-2-Tree technology, leaving you plenty of time to kick back and enjoy the view. Ifyou want to start decorating early, these Black Friday deals are live now at Ace Hardware.
Price: $209.99 $159.99 at AceHardware.com
Wondershop 6.5’ Pre-lit Alberta Spruce Artificial Christmas Tree
A little shorter in height and much easier on the wallet than others on our list here, but no less attractive, is this simple spruce. Without all the bells and whistles, this understated tree is perfect for a more minimalist approach to decorating for the season and Target is helping to maximize our budget by giving us a huge 50% discount during its Black Friday sale. The choice is yours when it comes to light color as it is available with 250 clear or multi-color bulbs. Suited for indoor use, it also includes a plastic base.
Price: $55.00 $27.50 at Target (plus get 2% cash back)
National Tree Company Artificial Full Christmas Tree, Dunhill Fir, 6 ft.
Amazon has already launched its Black Friday sale with 47% savings on an array of National Tree Company Christmas trees and garlands. Doing some sneak-peeking, we noticed this 6 footer and thought it was worth a mention. This tree doesn’t come with lights. Instead, it’s a blank green canvas so to speak. It does come with hundreds of individually crafted branch tips that make up the full-bodied branches. No matter your unique style, it’s sure to be a beauty once you add the finishing touches. And with this kind of savings, you’ll still have money in your pocket to splurge for a spectacular tree topper. Bonus: it ships fast and free for Amazon prime members.
Price: $144.99 $87.94 at Amazon.com
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