What makes an artificial Christmas tree look realistic?

Even with side-by-side comparisons, it can be difficult to tell artificial Christmas trees apart from the real thing – and it’s all thanks to their realistic materials.

At Christmas Tree World, for instance, many of our artificial Christmas trees are made from a combination of two special materials that make our trees some of the most realistic Christmas trees you'll find.

These two materials are PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and PE (polyethylene).

What is PVC and PE in a Christmas tree?

Don’t worry, you don’t need a degree in chemistry to understand what these materials are, you just need to know that they look much more authentic than normal plastic models.

Both PVC and PE are used to replicate the pine needles of real Christmas trees with astounding effect. That’s because these branch tips have been hand-sculpted for ultimate authenticity, able to convince even the most eagle-eyed of guests that your tree is actually real.

What’s more, it’s only with these malleable materials that no-fuss Christmas tree set-ups are possible. For example, our attached hinged branch Christmas trees arrive on your doorstep with their branches already attached, all you need to do is bend them down into place. Simple!

Alternatively, if assembling the Christmas tree together is a festive family tradition, then look to our unattached hook-in branch Christmas trees. You get that sense of satisfaction from a job well done and a fabulous Christmas tree that lasts for years to come.

Either way, it is these quality realistic materials that make for the best artificial Christmas trees.

Now you know what to look for in the best realistic artificial Christmas tree, it’s time to find the right one for your home. Browse our range luxury artificial Christmas trees today and choose from pre lit Christmas trees, snowy Christmas trees or even a modern Christmas tree.