Which tree looks more realistic?

The Balsam Hill Vermont White Spruce. Its True Needle tips are molded from real trees and mix PVC with PE, while the Dunhill Fir uses plastic fir tips that reviewers say look bare until shaped.

Is the Balsam Hill worth the extra money?

Only if realism and longevity matter to you. At $349.00 at Balsam Hill as of November 5, 2026, it costs about $279 more than the Dunhill Fir at $70.20 at eBay, but it includes a storage bag, remote and extra bulbs.

Which has more lights?

The Dunhill Fir, with 650 LED lights in 10 colors and actions. The Vermont White Spruce has 600 clear LED lights with a Twinkly Light Show.

Which is easier to set up?

The Vermont White Spruce, especially Flip Tree styles. Its Easy Plug trunk needs one wall plug. The Dunhill Fir needs its branches spread and shaped by hand.

The Vermont White Spruce is marketed as an heirloom-quality tree built to last season after season. The Dunhill Fir is fire-resistant but has no comparable longevity claim.

Which size should I get?

The Dunhill Fir comes only in 6.5 ft at 55 in wide. The Vermont White Spruce comes in 4.5, 5.5, 6.5 and 7.5 ft, in full, slim and wide shapes, so it fits more rooms.

National Tree Company Dunhill Fir Artificial Christmas Tree vs Balsam Hill Vermont White Spruce

Buy the National Tree Company Dunhill Fir if budget and light variety matter most; buy the Balsam Hill Vermont White Spruce if realism and build quality justify roughly five times the price. The Dunhill Fir is $70.20 at eBay as of November 5, 2026, versus $349.00 at Balsam Hill for the Vermont White Spruce. Both rate 4.6 out of 5, but the Balsam Hill has 3,500 ratings against 1,000.

Today the National Tree Company Dunhill Fir Artificial Christmas Tree costs $278.80 less at its best price.

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