Description of the artificial New Year tree and its types. Advantages and disadvantages of the product, advice on selection and storage, approximate prices. Despite all the advantages of an artificial Christmas tree, even the most ideal model has some disadvantages. An obstacle on the way to buying it may be the lack of space for storing the product. This applies mainly to cast models that cannot be disassembled. But this problem can be completely solved by choosing a structure of small size or with removable branches.
Another undesirable moment is a possible conflict with old traditions in society, because in many families it is customary to choose a “living” New Year tree together. This may contribute to some discord among its members. A spoiled mood caused by the sight of the same tree for several years runs the risk of complementing this unpleasant picture.
The absence of a real forest smell, which naturally affects the festive mood, is also somewhat upsetting. But this situation can also be corrected with the help of special aromatic sprays. It is enough to simply spray them once, and it will provide a chic scent for several days.
Varieties of artificial Christmas trees
Let us repeat that such "trees" are solid and collapsible. The first, as the name implies, do not require absolutely any installation, they are simply taken out and installed on the floor or table. They usually come with a 10-year warranty; they cost many times more expensive than "live" options. Collapsible models are much more complicated, since they consist of several independent parts - a trunk and branches, the number of which can exceed 100 pieces, depending on the size of the tree. Naturally, collapsible designs are more convenient.
According to the type of material, the following types of artificial Christmas trees are found:
- Lesochnye … Such options were especially popular during the Soviet era, as they were inexpensive and sold wherever possible. With the collapse of the USSR, their appearance has noticeably transformed, now they do not lose their volume over time, do not crumple or crumble. The design is highly durable, but not happy because of the rather noticeably prickly needles and a slight unnatural shine. In terms of price, such proposals are classified as budgetary. In this case, the buyer receives a product that will last from 5 to 15 years. The main producing country of such structures is Russia, Belarus, Ukraine.
- Film … They are made from PVC, they look more natural than fishing line models, are the most popular on the market and have skin-friendly needles. That is why they are classified as products of the middle price segment. These constructions are completely safe for health, do not emit toxins and are not flammable. They can be safely bought for families with children, they can serve both 5 and 10 years.
- Fiber optic … These are the highest quality and most beautiful designs, which naturally affected their price, which is not particularly democratic. They can be recognized from afar by the green or snow-covered needles and luminous branches, in the needles of which an inconspicuous LED thread is built. Thanks to this, to decorate the Christmas tree, you will need a minimum of decor, primarily different garlands. But in order for all this beauty to create a New Year's mood, she needs to be powered from the mains using an adapter. At the same time, you should not worry about high power consumption and fire safety: everything is under control here. These products are manufactured primarily in China, are premium class and last more than 10 years.
Since you want to choose a Christmas tree so that it pleases for 5 years, or better all 10, you should still take a closer look at film or fiber-optic products.
How to choose an artificial Christmas tree for the New Year
The optimal height of the "tree" for the house is from 1, 3 to 1, 7 m, a smaller tree will look beautiful only on a chair or table. Regardless of this, it should be flat, with a fluffy crown. It is necessary to try to bend the branches and see if they quickly return to their original position, if immediately, then this is a good indicator.
It is also important that the needles are rigid, firmly attached to them and do not prick. To check this indicator, you should pull a few needles, which, with high-quality performance, simply cannot fall out and injure the skin. Also remember that a normal product never smells like anything.
Before choosing an artificial Christmas tree, it is important to consider the following nuances:
- Make sure that the stand is stable, the tree should not fall on its side. To avoid this, lightly push it to the left, right or forward, as a result of which a high-quality tree should remain in place. For this purpose, they try to make the crosspiece and the frame of metal.
- It is better to bypass cheap products from China, which are mostly made of low-quality materials that emit formaldehyde and phenol when heated. These volatile substances can cause severe allergies, dizziness, and migraines.
- When buying a product, you must ask the seller to provide a sanitary and epidemiological conclusion, fire and hygiene certificates on the safety of the goods. You can check its resistance to fire by singling several needles taken from the product, which, of course, should not catch fire.
- You need to buy a tree only in stores, preferably specializing in the sale of New Year's decorations. You should definitely ask the seller for a receipt, so that in which case you can dispute the purchase.
- If there is not enough space in the house, it is more profitable to buy a collapsible structure, which at the end of the holidays can be divided into branches and put into a closet.
When choosing an artificial Christmas tree, you should not focus only on its appearance, because a beautiful and lush crown still says little.
When to buy and prices for artificial spruce
It will hardly be possible to purchase such products on the Christmas tree market; they are sold mainly in specialized online or offline stores.
Those who want to save some money are advised to buy a tree at least 2-3 months before the start of the winter holidays. At this time, there are various discounts in stores and the choice is still quite large, but the closer to December 31, the higher the prices. Therefore, it is simply unacceptable to delay the selection until the very last day in the hope of massive sales, as is often the case with a "live" tree.
On average, small PVC “trees” up to 1.5 m high cost about 1200 rubles. On the model of large sizes, the price starts from 1,500 rubles. Cast and fiber optic structures cost more, the approximate price range is from 4,000 to 20,000 rubles. Christmas trees above 5 m, made on a metal frame, will cost 50,000 rubles. and more.
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In fact, the problem is not at all what kind of artificial Christmas tree to buy, everything depends on the budget. If you have free funds, you can afford to purchase an expensive, but high-quality design that will please the eye for many years.
