Which is better for a covered porch?

The National Tree Kincaid Spruce. It is rated for covered outdoor display and runs on batteries, so you don't need an outlet. The Puleo is indoor only.

The Puleo. It has more branch tips for a 3 ft. tree, and the flocking hides gaps. The National Tree has 113 tips and a plainer green look.

Is the Puleo worth the extra money?

If you want the flocked, snow-dusted look, yes. It costs $55.24 versus $44.98 at The Home Depot as of November 7, 2026, about $10 more.

Do the lights stay on if a bulb burns out?

Yes on both. Each tree keeps the rest of the strand lit when one bulb fails, and you should replace the dead bulb.

Which is easier to set up?

The National Tree. It comes out of the box on a freestanding burlap base and you shape the branches by hand. The Puleo needs some assembly and a metal stand.

Can either go outside in rain?

No. The National Tree is for covered outdoor spots only, and the Puleo is indoor only. Neither is built for direct rain.

National Tree Company 3 ft. Kincaid Spruce vs Puleo Pre-Lit Flocked Franklin Fir Tree

Buy the National Tree Company 3 ft. Kincaid Spruce if you want the lower price and a simple battery-powered tree for a porch or entryway. Buy the Puleo 3 ft. Pre-Lit Flocked Franklin Fir if you want a flocked, snow-dusted look and don't mind paying more. The National Tree is $44.98 at The Home Depot as of November 7, 2026; the Puleo is $55.24 at The Home Depot as of November 7, 2026.

Today the National Tree Company 3 ft. Kincaid Spruce costs $10.26 less at its best price.

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