Slim Artificial Christmas Trees: The Top Choice for Homeowners
Artificial Christmas tree sales have been on the rise for several years. They’re making up a larger percentage of overall tree sales, and are expected to account for half of the market by 2020. There’s no doubt that artificial trees have their advantages: they last longer, they don’t shed needles and they don’t need watering or trimming. But there’s something else going on here, too.
According to a survey by the National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA), people who own real Christmas trees are more likely to be traditionalists who like their tree to look like a real one — with all its branches and bumps. And real trees tend to have more branches than ever before, because growers are using genetic engineering techniques (such as dwarfing) to make them smaller and easier to transport from farm to lot.
The result is that real trees have become less natural-looking, more like clones of each other instead of individual specimens. And that’s why many consumers are choosing artificial over real trees: because they want something that looks like nature — even if it isn’t really natural at all.
Below are other reasons why homeowners prefer slim artificial Christmas trees:
They have more Options: When you shop online, you’ll find that there are more options available than in stores. You’ll also find that there is no limit on what types of trees you can choose from, which makes it easier for you to find exactly what you’re looking for.
They are more affordable: Since there’s no overhead cost associated with stocking inventory in stores, retailers can pass these savings on to customers by charging less for their products than they would otherwise charge if they had to stock inventory in stores. This means that consumers can save money when shopping for slim artificial Christmas trees online rather than purchasing them from a brick-and-mortar store or mall kiosk where they must pay retail prices (or higher) for products that may not be as high quality or durable as those offered by online retailers.
They are easier to store: You won’t have to worry about finding a place to store a big tree every year. You can store it in an upright position in a closet or corner of your home until next Christmas. It’s also easy to pick up and move around if you need to.
They don’t shed needles: It is normal for real trees to shed their needles when they’re watered or when they’re moved around too much during the holiday season. With an artificial tree on the other hand, there won’t be any messy needles all over your floor because these trees don’t shed their needles at all.
They are easy to assemble: Another reason why homeowners prefer slim artificial Christmas trees is that they are easy to assemble. Most of these products come with step-by-step instructions and require no tools at all. The only thing you need is an electric drill, which is also included with most of these products.