Balsam Hill 5.5' Blue Spruce Artificial Christmas Tree vs 5.5 ft Unlit Classic Blue Spruce

Buy the Balsam Hill Blue Spruce if you want lights built in and a brand with a long track record on realistic foliage. Buy the unlit Classic Blue Spruce if you already own lights you like, or want a full 5.5 ft tree with a stand, gloves and a storage bag in one box. Both are traditional-needle spruces at the same height, so the real split is pre-lit versus unlit and the extras in the box. Owners of both types say full trees at this height need real fluffing time out of the box.

• Choose the Balsam Hill Blue Spruce if you want a pre-lit tree and would rather not string lights yourself each year.
• Choose the unlit Classic Blue Spruce if you have your own lights or want a full tree with stand, gloves and storage included.