New York Christmas Tree Buying Guide

If you don’t feel like fussing with a real evergreen, an artificial Christmas tree can be a convenient alternative. Artificial trees are easy to assemble, can last for years, and there are no needles to clean up. The only challenge is finding a place in your New York apartment to store your artificial Christmas tree from January through November.

Here are a few affordable artificial Christmas trees available from New York City retailers:

Kmart
Leave it to Martha to create a cheap but elegant artificial tree option for Kmart. This Martha Stewart Everyday 4.5’ tree has 250 multi-color lights included for $49.99 (plus shipping). For those economizing, Martha also has an 18" tinsel tree for just $7.99. And if you're thinking bigger, you might be interested in her 7.5' pre-lit tree with rotating stand for $259.99.
Manhattan Kmart locations:

770 BROADWAY (at 9th St.), (212) 673-1540
Take the 6 to Astor Place or the N,R to 8th St.

250 WEST 34TH STREET (between 7th and 8th Ave.), (212) 760-1188
Take the 1,2,3, A,C,E to 34th St.


Macy’s
Macy’s has a selection of artificial trees, wreaths, and holiday ornaments.[/link]
Macy’s Herald Square, 151 West 34th Street. Take the B, D, F, N, Q, R, V or W train to Herald Square.


Bed, Bath and Beyond
Bed, Bath & Beyond has an artificial tree for any budget range -- from the set of three little 24" prelit trees for $9.99 to a 9' artificial spruce for $499.9 -- at Manhattan locations of Bed, Bath and Beyond (Chelsea, Tribeca, Lincoln Square, Upper East Side)


Christmas Depot Christmas Superstore
Visit this online Christmas superstore (or visit their showroom in Bayonne, NJ) for a huge selection of artificial trees -- along with Christmas ornaments, holiday decorations, wreaths, gifts, and accessories.


Are you more the all-natural type? Check out our tips for buying a real Christmas tree in New York City.