King of Christmas King Fraser Fir Tree vs National Tree Feel Real Downswept Douglas Fir

Buy the King Fraser Fir if you want a tall, slim, unlit tree you decorate yourself and have the ceiling height for 9 feet. Buy the Downswept Douglas Fir if you want a pre-lit tree that fills a room and sets up fast. The King has the more realistic PE/PVC branch tips and the sturdier steel-reinforced build for heavy ornaments; the National Tree has 650 incandescent lights and hinged sections. Owners of the King praise its realism and easy assembly, though one found gaps; the National Tree is the safer pick for a no-fuss, lit tree.

• Choose the King Fraser Fir if you have a 9-foot ceiling, want a narrow unlit tree, and plan to hang heavy ornaments and your own lights.
• Choose the Downswept Douglas Fir if you want lights built in, a wide full shape, and hinged setup in a standard-height room.