Which artificial Christmas tree should you actually buy in Australia?
Best overall: National Tree Company Kingswood Fir. The Kingswood Fir is our pick for a slim artificial Christmas tree because it has hinged branches, an included metal stand and an unlit design, and was sold and dispatched by Amazon AU with 4.5 stars from 4,131 ratings.
We compared artificial Christmas trees sold on Amazon Australia. Use their height, shape, lighting features and included stands to compare them with your room.
Check the seller and delivery to your postcode before ordering, and plan where you will store the tree between seasons. If you are planning the rest of the season too, see our advent calendar guide.
The short answer: our top Christmas tree picks for 2026
If you just want the verdict, here it is. The National Tree Company Kingswood Fir is our best overall tree: a slim, unlit green fir with hinged branches and an included metal stand, sold and dispatched by Amazon AU. The Goplus 7.5ft Snow-Flocked Pencil has a taller, narrow profile and 641 branch tips; check delivery to your postcode. The Alupssuc 1.8m Classic Spruce has warm-white lights, 13 light modes and an 8-hour timer. The Costway 180cm Snow Flocked has 350 warm-white LEDs, and the SHareconn 1.8m Multicolour has 260 LEDs and 17 light modes. The listings for these three pre-lit trees did not state the power supplies' Australian compliance. The budget tree we listed before was no longer sold on Amazon AU at the 1 October 2026 check, so there is no budget pick for now.
How do these Christmas trees compare at a glance?
The table compares the trees on height, listing stated branch tips, whether lights are attached, lighting features, the included stand and seller. Tip figures follow the listings; Costway's conflicting tip counts are omitted. Alupssuc's listed height rounds to 1.83 m. Kingswood Fir's listing describes "hundreds" of branch tips.
| Tree | Height (m) | Branch tips | Pre-lit or unlit | Lights | Stand | Seller |
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| National Tree Company Kingswood Fir | 1.82 | Not stated as a number | Unlit | None | Metal, included | Amazon AU |
| Goplus 7.5ft Snow-Flocked Pencil | 2.29 | 641 | Unlit | None | Folding metal | Goplus AU |
| Alupssuc 1.8m Classic Spruce | 1.83 | | Pre-lit | Warm white, 13 modes | Foldable metal, fixed screws | QEMMC |
| Costway 180cm Snow Flocked | 1.80 | | Pre-lit | 350 warm-white LEDs | Folding iron | COSTWAY-AU |
| SHareconn 1.8m Multicolour | 1.80 | 948 | Pre-lit | 260 LEDs, warm white and multicolour | Foldable metal | JHHT-AU |
How we chose these Christmas trees
NestPath does not cut open trees in a workshop. We are an aggregator: we read the Amazon Australia listing pool, then screen it so you do not have to. We checked hinged construction, listing-stated branch-tip and light counts, height, included stands, ratings, and the Amazon AU buy box, seller and dispatch details. For pre-lit trees, we also checked whether the listing stated the power supply's Australian compliance.
We have not assembled these trees ourselves. The listings for the three pre-lit trees did not state the power supplies' Australian compliance. Goplus and Costway were outside the sellers' shipping coverage for Perth 6030, so check delivery to your postcode.
We read the rating average alongside its count. Kingswood Fir had 4.5 stars from 4,131 ratings, while Costway had 4.9 stars from 33 ratings. Our Kingswood Fir recommendation combines its slim shape, hinged branches, included stand and unlit design with the verified Amazon AU seller. The budget tree we listed before was no longer sold on Amazon AU at the 1 October 2026 check, so there is no budget pick for now.
Last checked 1 October 2026.
Best overall artificial Christmas tree: National Tree Company Kingswood Fir
The National Tree Company Kingswood Fir is our overall pick for a slim, unlit setup. It has pre-attached hinged branches that drop down for assembly and fold back for storage, plus an included metal stand. It was sold and dispatched by Amazon AU and rated 4.5 out of 5 from 4,131 ratings.
It has four marked hinged sections, labelled A, B, C and D, and a foldable metal stand for assembly and storage. It shipped from Amazon, was sold by JHHT-AU and was rated 4.6 out of 5 from 148 ratings. The listing asks you to allow 25 to 35 minutes to fluff the branches after assembly.
The listing identifies PVC branch tips and gives a depth and width of 110 cm, with a listed weight of 10.5 kg. The mode controls cover warm-white and multicolour lighting, four brightness levels and timer modes. Check the room measurements alongside the lighting features when comparing it with the slimmer unlit trees. Before decorating, shape the branches as the listing instructs.
Things to check
Allow time to shape the branches before judging the tree's fullness. The listing did not state the power supply's Australian compliance.
What should you look for in an artificial Christmas tree?
Five things separate a tree you love from a tree you tolerate. Get these right and the rest is decoration.
Height and your ceiling. Measure floor to ceiling and leave room for the tree topper. The Goplus listing gives a height of 2.29 m, while the Kingswood Fir listing gives 1.82 m. Check the tree and topper together against the space you have. Go slimmer and shorter for units and bedrooms.
Branch-tip count. Tip count is a rough guide to density: more tips at a given height generally means a fuller look, which is why a packed pencil can still read as lush in a narrow frame. It is a useful number to compare when two trees are the same height and shape, though construction and branch spread matter too, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Pre-lit or unlit. Pre-lit trees have lights already attached: Alupssuc states 13 light modes and an 8-hour timer, while SHareconn states 17 light modes. Unlit trees let you choose your own lights and swap them over the years. Neither is wrong; it is a convenience-versus-control call.
Slim pencil or full. Pencil trees give you height in a narrow footprint, ideal for corners and small rooms. Full trees give you that wide, traditional silhouette but need real floor space. Match the shape to the room, not the other way around.
Stand and hinges. Check the included stand and how the branches assemble. Kingswood Fir has a metal base and pre-attached hinged branches that drop down and fold back for storage. Goplus has hinged connections and a folding metal stand.
What to check on a pre lit Christmas tree's plug
Look for the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) on powered decorations and the power supply. The Electrical Safety Office Queensland says the RCM means the product is compliant and meets Australian Standards.
Energy Safe Victoria says power supplies must be registered and display the RCM on the product. For plug-in Christmas lights and powered decorations, its guidance says the mark is normally on the packaging, a tag near the plug or the transformer body.
The EESS describes the RCM as a mark for electrical equipment compliant with the scheme. Its public search lets you check equipment registrations and registered suppliers without creating an account.
Energy Safe Victoria and the Electrical Safety Office Queensland caution that electrical products bought online from overseas sellers might not meet Australian safety standards. Check the mark and registration before buying powered decorations, and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
For Christmas lights and decorations, Energy Safe Victoria advises following the manufacturer's instructions, using equipment only as intended and checking the plug and leads for exposed wires or obvious damage before reusing older lights. The Electrical Safety Office Queensland also says indoor lights should only be used indoors. These are general checks for powered decorations, alongside the product's own instructions.
How do you keep an artificial Christmas tree looking good?
Shape the branches before decorating. The Kingswood Fir listing asks you to allow 45 to 60 minutes to spread the branches and separate the tips, while SHareconn asks for 25 to 35 minutes of fluffing after assembly. Work section by section, bending each branch outward and separating the tips so the gaps disappear.
For storage, a dedicated tree bag is worth the small spend. It keeps dust, insects, and moisture off the tree between seasons and stops branches getting crushed in a cardboard box, which is what flattens a tree over the years. Collapse the branches back toward the pole, split the tree into its sections, and store it upright or flat somewhere dry. For electrical equipment, the Electrical Safety Office Queensland advises unplugging before cleaning or maintenance and coiling power leads in a natural motion when finished. Give the whole tree a light dust or a quick wipe before you put it away.
What else do you need for your Christmas tree?
The tree is the centrepiece, but a few extras make the season run smoother. If you bought an unlit tree you will need Christmas lights to go with it; for a warm-white look, see our fairy lights guide. Budget for the Christmas decorations at the same time, because a bare tree is only half the look. For the Christmas table, our Christmas crackers guide compares snap and no-snap sets. If you want the outside of the house lit without running a cable, see our solar Christmas lights guide. These pair naturally with any of the trees above.
For help choosing a separate base, see our Christmas tree stand guide.
A nativity scene is the other thing that comes out of the decorations box the same weekend the tree goes up. If you are buying one, our guide to nativity sets screens the Amazon Australia pool down to seven picks and filters out the loose angel figurines that crowd those search results.
What about Balsam Hill, Kmart, and the other trees you see everywhere?
This guide compares the Amazon Australia listings above. Balsam Hill sells artificial trees direct in Australia: Balsam Hill Australia says it has served Australia since 2012 and ships orders from a Sydney metro area warehouse. Use the same checks when looking elsewhere: height, shape, tip count, listed lighting features, the included stand, seller and delivery details. For powered decorations, Energy Safe Victoria advises checking the RCM and registration, with particular caution about overseas online sellers.
Christmas tree FAQ
When should you buy a Christmas tree in Australia?
Buy once you know the height and shape that fit your room and have checked delivery to your postcode. An artificial tree stores flat and can be bought ahead of time. Leave time to assemble and shape it before decorating: the Kingswood Fir listing asks you to allow 45 to 60 minutes to shape the branches.
Are pre-lit or unlit Christmas trees better?
Pre-lit trees save stringing lights, while unlit trees let you choose and replace your own lights: it is a convenience-versus-control choice. Alupssuc has 13 light modes and an 8-hour timer; SHareconn has 17 light modes with warm-white and multicolour lighting. The three pre-lit listings did not state the power supplies' Australian compliance. Our overall pick is the unlit Kingswood Fir, which includes a metal stand and hinged branches but leaves you to supply the lighting.
What is a good branch-tip count for a Christmas tree?
Compare the listing's tip count alongside the tree's height, shape and branch construction. Goplus lists 641 tips on its pencil tree, while SHareconn lists 948 tips on its 1.8 m spruce. The Kingswood Fir listing describes hundreds of individually crafted tips forming full-bodied branches. Use those details to compare trees of a similar height and shape, then follow the listing's branch-shaping instructions before decorating.
Are artificial Christmas trees good for asthma or allergies?
Neither type is automatically better. National Asthma Council Australia says real trees such as cypress and pine can collect pollen before they are cut, which can trigger asthma and hay fever symptoms, while artificial trees can cause asthma and allergy symptoms because they gather dust, dust mites and mould in storage. It advises hosing down a real tree before bringing it indoors and wiping an artificial tree, wreaths, garlands and ornaments with a damp cloth to remove dust.
How long does an artificial Christmas tree last?
The makers in this guide do not state a lifespan in years. Careful storage helps protect the tree: the Kingswood Fir has hinged branches that fold back for storage, and the Alupssuc listing describes a base that folds flat. The lights are part of a pre-lit tree, so protect the wiring; Energy Safe Victoria advises following the manufacturer's instructions and checking older plugs and leads for exposed wires or obvious damage before reuse. National Asthma Council Australia recommends wiping an artificial tree with a damp cloth to remove dust.
When do you put up a Christmas tree in Australia?
The Catholic Leader says some people put up their tree on the first Sunday of Advent and that the date is up to each family. For the Kingswood Fir, the listing asks you to allow 45 to 60 minutes for shaping. Alupssuc has three marked hinged sections, while SHareconn has four marked sections and asks for 25 to 35 minutes of fluffing after assembly. Plan that preparation around the date you want the decorated tree ready.
When do you take a Christmas tree down?
Take it down when your celebrations are finished and you are ready to pack it away. Fold the hinged branches back and keep the marked sections together for next season. National Asthma Council Australia advises wiping an artificial tree and its decorations with a damp cloth to remove dust before storing them. For electrical equipment, the Electrical Safety Office Queensland advises removing the plug before cleaning or maintenance and coiling power leads naturally when finished.
What size Christmas tree fits a standard Australian ceiling?
The Australian Building Codes Board's NCC 2022 Housing Provisions 10.3.1 sets a minimum height of 2.4 m for habitable rooms other than kitchens in houses. In a room built to that minimum, a 1.8 m tree leaves room for its stand and a topper, while the 2.29 m Goplus leaves little clearance. The Kingswood Fir listing gives a height of 1.82 m, and Goplus gives 2.29 m. Measure your own ceiling and check the combined tree and topper height against it before ordering.
What is a pre lit Christmas tree, and is one worth it?
A pre lit Christmas tree comes with lights already attached. Three of the trees here are prelit: Alupssuc 1.8m Classic Spruce, Costway 180cm Snow Flocked and SHareconn 1.8m Multicolour. Their listings did not state the power supplies' Australian compliance. Our overall pick, the National Tree Company Kingswood Fir, is unlit.
Is a real or artificial Christmas tree better?
An artificial tree is bought once and reused, has no natural needles to shed and stores flat. A real tree is cut fresh each year; Richmond Christmas Tree Farm says it cuts trees for customers. Dural Christmas Tree Farm advises keeping real trees in water and checking the level daily. The University of Melbourne cites a 2009 Canadian study finding a fake tree would need to be used for more than 20 years to be more sustainable than a natural one.
Are white or snow flocked Christmas trees a good idea?
A white or snow flocked tree reads as a design choice rather than a traditional one, and it suits a room where the decorations are the feature. Costway 180cm Snow Flocked has 350 warm-white LEDs, while the Goplus 7.5ft Snow-Flocked Pencil is unlit with 641 branch tips. The Goplus listing cautions that a little flocking may shed during the first setup. Costway's listing describes a hinged structure and folding iron stand, while Goplus has hinged connections and a folding metal stand.
Can you leave a pre-lit Christmas tree on overnight?
No. Energy Safe Victoria and the Electrical Safety Office Queensland say to always turn off decorative lights before going to bed or leaving the house. Both also advise switching off and unplugging lights when watering a living Christmas tree.
What makes an artificial Christmas tree look realistic?
Look for individually crafted branch tips, hinged full branches and the finish you want. The Kingswood Fir listing describes hundreds of crafted tips forming full-bodied branches, with pre-attached hinges that let the branches drop down for setup. SHareconn lists 948 tips and asks for 25 to 35 minutes of fluffing after assembly, while Goplus lists 641 tips with white snow flocking. Compare the stated shape and finish alongside the tip count instead of treating one number as a realism score.
Which brand of Christmas tree is considered the best?
National Tree Company makes our pick of the Amazon Australia trees compared: the Kingswood Fir, sold and dispatched by Amazon AU, with 4.5 stars from 4,131 ratings, the most ratings of the cards here. Costway has 4.9 stars but from 33 ratings. Balsam Hill sells direct in Australia; compare height, shape, lighting, stand, seller and delivery.
What makes the best Christmas tree?
Five things decide it. The tree and its topper must fit under your ceiling. Branch tip count is a rough guide to density at a given height. Prelit trees save stringing lights, while unlit trees let you choose your own. A slim pencil suits corners, a full tree needs floor space. Finally, check the included stand and hinged branches.
What is the best artificial Christmas tree for small spaces?
Choose a slim tree that fits under your ceiling with its topper. Our pick, the National Tree Company Kingswood Fir, is a slim 1.82 m fir with a 68.6 cm base diameter, sold and dispatched by Amazon AU. The narrow Goplus pencil, sold by Goplus AU, stands 2.29 m, so check your ceiling height and delivery to your postcode.
Which kind of Christmas tree lasts the longest?
An artificial tree, because it is bought once and reused, while a real tree is cut fresh each year. The makers in this guide do not state a lifespan in years. Folding the hinged branches back, storing the tree in a dry bag so branches are not crushed, and checking a prelit tree's plug and leads before reuse all help.
Do Australians celebrate Christmas with a tree?
Yes, a tree is part of Christmas for some Australian households, and the timing varies: The Catholic Leader says some people put up their tree on the first Sunday of Advent and that the date is up to each family. Both real and artificial trees are used; Richmond Christmas Tree Farm says it cuts trees for customers, and this guide compares artificial trees.
Where can you find deals on artificial Christmas trees in Australia?
Start with the product cards, which show the current Amazon Australia price for each of the trees here, and Balsam Hill also sells artificial trees direct in Australia. Before ordering, compare the seller and delivery to your postcode, and for a prelit tree look for the Regulatory Compliance Mark on the power supply, especially from overseas online sellers.
Pair your tree with the rest of the room
A Christmas tree is one piece of a festive lounge. If you are setting up a new place, these NestPath guides cover the rest of the space it sits in.
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About the author
Anish Puri founded NestPath in 2026 after going through the Australian first-home-buyer process himself. NestPath focuses on Australian first-home buyers because the existing review sites are American, generic, or both. Anish handles editorial selection across the homeowner hub. Reach out: hello@nestpath.com.au
