Christow Aspen Spruce Artificial Christmas Tree, 6ft

Christmas tree like I was expecting. It's not big. It's suitable for small living room. Quite good quality. Good price. It's stable. The colour is like on the picture and it's easy to use

Really nice tree, I'm very happy with it. I took my time choosing it, because budget was a factor, I don't have loads of cash to spend, but didn't want a really cheap tree that wouldn't last. So full disclosure, I ordered the 6ft tree, measured it and it's about a quarter inch from 6ft. But if you're 5'11 and 3/4, you don't round DOWN, right? The other thing was that when I was putting it together, one of the 'twigs' was broken, hanging like a wee dislocated shoulder, so I had to amputate. Honestly, it made no difference to the tree, and I couldn't take a star off for something the tree couldn't help. Things I like: The colour. You can see it in the picture of the amputated limb - the greens are variegated. Posh way of saying there is a light green and a dark green. The branches underneath have been covered to make them look brown, so more 'branch-like'. Let's face it, you're not going to walk in, take a look at it, and think wow, it's a real tree, but someone made the effort with the design and I think they deserve credit for trying. The base. Every tree I saw (except this one) has those weird claw-like wire feet bases. I take exception to these. As a child if the 80's, all fake trees had plastic, slot together feet. They only look slightly less unstable, but it was a detail I couldn't get past for some reason. I don't have a claw foot tree for comparison, but this one just LOOKS more stable to me. Unboxing. I read lots of reviews of lots of trees before buying, and I genuinely think some people lack capacity to own a self assembly tree. People crying about the lack of branches and saying pieces were missing and it didn't fit together. I'm at a loss. A) You're buying a fake tree. It's never going to look amazing without a little effort. It seems like people unbox it and think, that's it. It should look spectacular, and when it doesn't they write reviews with one star saying 'garbage'. And B) If you don't have enough common sense to fit it together, just buy a real one and suffer the hoovering. They smell better anyway. For anyone has never owned a fake tree before, this one is an excellent starter model. When you take it out, put the stand on first. 4 plastic triangles slide into 4 slots on the base (biggest section). Make sure you push them in right or your tree will be wobbly and fall over drunk after one too many Baileys. This tree has 2 layers of 8 larger branches on the bottom section. Bend these down away from the 'trunk' to an angle that looks pleasing to you. Each branch has a load of smaller 'twigs' that need bending away from the main branch to make it look 'full'. Some people in other reviews call this 'fluffing'. Fluffing of a fake tree is a requirement, people! It took me about 4 minutes to fluff this layer properly. Next layer goes in. Take off the little cap that protects the bottom of the second section before slotting it in place. The middle section has 3 layers of branches with 6 branches in each layer. Bend down these branches and fluff appropriately. More layers, more time. Took 5 minutes this time. The top layer can then be popped on top. The slot to put in the top layer in hexangonal, so you know the difference from the other layer. This is clearly for people who shouldn't be in charge of an artificial tree, because if you can't tell that the pointy bit goes on top, there's no hope for you. Top layer doesn't have individual branches, it's just lots of twigs that need fluffed. Once it's done, leave the top bit sticking up and you're finished. It took about 2 minutes to fluff to satisfaction. So, from getting it out the box, to 'ready to decorate' probably does take 10-15 mins. Then you'll probably spend a bit of time bending branches and twigs to fill any gaps. And that's it. Finished measurements are approximate, due to fluffing and angle preferences, but at it's widest point (the base, for the uninitiated) it's about 1 metre or 40 inches. Not an overly wide tree, but not skinny either. I'm glad nobody can come at my tree with body-shaming comments. I haven't decorated it yet, because this review took a while to write. May update with a picture of it in its full glam, or may not. Have a lovely Christmas, and I hope you find the tree of your dreams to fill 'that' corner to perfection.

Looks the business, not opened fully, hence 4 stars. Bought for next year as current one is starting to show its age. Bought a skirt, like in advertised picture, from different seller to compliment. Came with plastic stand not metal but very sturdy so not a problem.

First of all, you think no, a tree that costs this amount can't be all that (I did, I admit!!) but with an almost collapsed ancient tree and illness stopping me getting out to buy one I thought I'd take a chance and I'm glad I did! This arrives in a sturdy box with a carrying handle. I went for the 6ft one and it's perfect if you want a tree that makes a statement without you needing to climb on a chair to trim it at the top! The branches are attached to the main stem but completely wired so you can manoeuvre them how you want them. Don't worry, there are plenty of them and the "tinsel leaf" effect is bushy so it doesn't look sparse at all. Each branch is covered in green floristry tape, so no ugly wire showing through. The base is very sturdy, the tree trunk fits into the base with a click so is secure. If, like me, you are mobility restricted but want a tree that is easy to put up and down, you couldn't buy better! This picture was taken twenty minutes after I opened the box and even without being fluffed and faffed with, has a good shape so I know with a little time it will look brilliant. I bought this as a put on but to be honest I'm so pleased with it that I don't think I'll bother looking for another next year. Thank you very much!!

After reading the reviews, I'm not sure if others received a bad tree from the lot, or I've been extremely lucky. The tree is easy to assemble, it takes a little time to unfold/plump out all the little branches and fill in any gaps. It seemed as sturdy on it's feet as my old one, and I've never had a problem with that one falling over. The colour is just right, so it doesn't look fake. All in all, I'm very happy with it, and look forward to putting it up at Christmas.

It arrived on time (that’s the one star). When I tried to put the tree together there was a part missing, it was for keeping the stand together so enabling the tree to stay upright. I am so disappointed. The tree is lovely but totally useless I asked for a replacement part but so far I have had no response. Therefore I will not be recommending this item. I have wasted money and have now had to buy another Christmas tree.

I bought the 7ft tree, it’s lovely and bushy. There are lots of branches which are very full so the tree is not gappy at all. It’s lightweight and easy to move, and very simple to put together. An absolute bargain for a really lovely tree

I never wanted a fake Christmas tree but needs must so bought this one.It is very easy to assemble and turn it into what ever you want Very pleased with it , the only criticism I have is some of the branches could be longer but then it would spoil the shape of the tree .