While artificial trees have become a trendy piece of holiday décor, they have been around for a long time. In fact, Sears sold the first artificial trees, which could be bought for $0.50.

Actually, inventors were already on the case. The first U.S. patent for an artificial tree was granted to August Wengenroth of Troy, New York, in 1882, and he was only one of many tinkerers around ...

There are pros and cons for each option, but first a little background. Data shows that Americans favor artificial trees. A 2023 survey by data company Statista found that 70% of American ...

The ongoing debate over whether real or fake trees are the more sustainable option appears every holiday season, though the answer is not always clear. Last year, about 22 million real Christmas ...

It isn’t only about the trees. Some Christmas-tree farms add so-called agritainment in the form of corn mazes, hay rides and petting zoos. Some also sell local wine, cheese or honey, or holiday ...

Artificial trees are cost-effective with less maintenance, but there are environmental concerns. Not to mention, fake trees are non-recyclable and a fire risk.

It concluded that artificial trees have a more favorable effect on the environment if reused for at least five years. It's worth noting, though, that with all these variables, the study says that ...

According to the Nature Conservancy, real trees don’t require the carbon emissions it takes to produce and transport artificial ones. Of the 350-500 million trees growing on U.S. tree farms ...

The ongoing debate over whether real or fake trees are the more sustainable option appears every holiday season, though the answer is not always clear. Last year, about 22 million real Christmas ...

It’s time to discuss one of the perennial debates of the holiday season: Which are more eco-friendly, real trees or their fake counterparts? If you ask Tim O’Connor, executive director of the National ...

Chances are, if you’re in Florida, the family is gathered around the warm glow of an artificial tree while opening presents in their pajamas on Christmas morning.

How We Chose The Best Artificial Christmas Trees. To determine the best artificial Christmas trees, our team looked into the most popular options on the market, compared features and consulted an ...