Editors Note: If youd like to read more about how we selected and tested the trees, you can jump straight to Testing Notes and Frequently Asked Questions at the bottom of this page.Best Overall Tree: Balsam Hill Fraser Fir TreeBalsam Hill Fraser Fir TreeThis big, beautiful tree is inspired by the Fraser Fir. Known for its rich, dark green coloring and full silhouette, this tree is native to the Appalachian Mountains and has the distinction of being the type of tree most often used as the official White House Christmas tree.To be honest, we cant tell the difference between Balsam Hills faux version and the real thing. BH's impressive true needle foliage features 40 variations of branch types throughout and the effect is incredibly realistic.The tree is available just about any height and light variation you could want, all of which feature an easy plug system. Easy plug trees have all the light strands plugged into the center pole, so all you have to do is place the three sections together and plug the tree into an outlet. Theres no need to ever unplug or take off any light strands.The style pictured above is color + clear, which allows you to switch between multicolored lights and white lights via remote. For pre-lit trees with a single lighting style, there is an attached foot pedal to turn the lights on and off. The Twinkly light style features built-in app-controlled smart lights from Twinkly.SpecsDiameter: 60"Weight: 63 poundsBranch tips: 3,272Additional heights: 5.5', 6.5', 9', 10', and 12'Warranty: 3 yearsLightingLight type: LEDLight count: 1,180Additional lighting options: Unlit, clear, Twinkly, multicolor, and candlelight clearOur Contributors ReviewCourtesy of Divya Viswanathan