This Pre-Lit Snowy Christmas Tree Has Me Breaking My Own Rules
A simple, stunning tree that’s so Flocking beautiful, it practically decorates itself
I’m a firm believer that Christmas decorations shouldn’t show up before Thanksgiving. I’ve always been in the “turkey first, tinsel later” camp. But this year, I broke my own rule when the folks at King of Christmas offered to send me a faux Christmas tree of my choosing. I currently only own a very cheap 3-foot-tall tree that I used in my single-lady apartment. So yeah…I said yes, gladly.
Honestly, I’ve never had a “fancy” Christmas tree. My holiday style has always leaned toward homemade ornaments and a collection of “kid creativity” that isn’t exactly blog-worthy. But I have always drooled over the beautiful, snow-covered Christmas trees in magazines, blogs, and other people’s homes. They’re just so flocking magical. Ha…see what I did there?
I picked their 8-foot Queen Flock Slim Tree to try out, and with a deadline of November 7, it was time to bend tradition for the sake of a review. So here we are—a bit early, but I promise this tree is worth it.
First Impressions
You know that terrible feeling when you see something amazing online, order it, then it shows up and it is nothing like the photos? A product catfish, if you will. Well, I’m always scared of that. It’s especially nerve-wracking when you agree to a review of the product, and you know your going to be honest, but you also don’t want to piss anyone off.
Good news though…I don’t have to piss anyone off. This tree is beautiful, for real. The flocking on this tree is, dare I say, perfect.
Here were some of the surprises as soon as I busted everything out of the box –
- Just three pieces: When I was a kid, we had a tree where each year, you had to connect every branch to the pole individually—every. dang. branch. The labels always fell off, and our painted color code would fade and we would spend forever rearranging the tree, trying to make it look cone-shaped instead of like a lumpy totem pole. As a kid it was kind of fun, but now that I’m the adult in the situation…I’ll take three simple pieces please.
- Storage bag included: My current Christmas tree is stored in a black garbage bag with sharp metal branches poking out. Looking forward to trying this method of storage instead.
- Gloves. It comes with gloves: I don’t know if I’m the weird one here, but I have never heard of wearing gloves up to your elbows to assemble a Christmas tree. Honestly, it seemed like overkill until I wore them to fluff the tree. It’s NOT overkill; it saves your forearms. I can admit when I’m wrong.
- You can’t see the lights: This thing has 700 lights, and if you didn’t know it was pre-lit, you wouldn’t be able to tell.
- A remote: The tree also comes with a small remote, so you don’t have to leave your winter blanket cocoon to turn it on, off, or make it twinkle.
The Setup
It took me about a minute to get the tree from lying on the floor in pieces to standing. Then I spent some time digging around in the tree to connect the three sections of lights. I got frustrated because I couldn’t find them, so I went to go plug it in (you know…to find the end of the lit bottom section and connect it to the unlit second and then third sections, like you do) only for the whole dang thing to light up as soon as I plugged it in. I guess the center pole automatically connects them somehow. This is where my kids would roll their eyes and say “imagine being from the 1900’s”.
Then I took my old ass, well-protected, 1900’s arms and started shaping the branches (which took me about 20 minutes).
Decorating (or… not) and That GLOW
Alright, let’s talk decorating. Here’s the truth: I’m just not the type to go crazy with Christmas decor. I admire a gorgeous, decked-out tree as much as anyone, but the idea of spending hours decorating something that I’ll just undecorate a month later? No thank you. One year, I even set up a tree and left it standing there in its birthday suit, all season, and never added a single ornament. If I’m putting that much effort into decorating, it better be permanent. So when it comes to Christmas trees, I need one that looks great right out of the box, no Martha Stewart-level skills required.
This Christmas tree does just that. It’s beautiful without any decor. I did just a bit of low-level decorating, and LOOK HOW PRETTY.
It’s the flocking. It’s like Christmas magic, but for lazy adults. I’m obsessed with it.
Also, I live in a place where snow is a magical concept that happens in movies and other people’s lives, but not in reality. Each year, as soon as the weather briefly dips below 80 degrees (aka, sweater weather) my sweet, naive, ever-hopeful children ask when the snow will be here. And each year I break their little hearts and tell them not to get their hopes up. So maybe this beautiful, glimmering, snowy beacon in the corner will make their Christmas feel a little more magical. OR… maybe it will just anger them, a constant reminder that they can’t make snowballs and go sledding. Not sure which one it will be yet…I’ll get back to you in January.
At night, this tree seriously comes to life. The warm lights make everything feel extra cozy…it’s the kind of light that makes you want to flop on the couch, stare at it for way too long, and pretend there aren’t dishes in the sink.
It’s nearly impossible to capture the twinkling with still images, but here is my best attempt –
Want to see this tree in action? Watch the short video below –
Let’s Talk Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Simple Setup: Three easy sections to assemble, pre-lit with 700 LEDs.
- Heavy, Realistic Flocking: Gorgeous snowy look that stays put once the branches are arranged.
- Space-Saving Slim Design: Perfect for tight spaces without sacrificing height.
- 700 Warm White LED Lights: Lights have eight different modes, so you can switch up the vibe anytime.
- Minimal Decoration Needed: Looks beautiful on its own, saving time and effort.
Cons:
- Pricey at $599: It’s up there, but considering the quality, it’s a buy-once, enjoy-for-years kind of investment.
Neutral:
- Flocking Sheds During Setup: Some snowflakes will fall as you arrange branches (I had to vacuum afterward), but there has been zero mess since then.
What Else Does King of Christmas Offer?
If this slim flocked tree isn’t quite what you’re looking for, King of Christmas has a whole range of trees and accessories to fit different styles and preferences:
1.King Noble Fir Artificial Christmas Tree 2.36″ Queen Flock Wreath with Warm White LED Lights 3.9′ Cypress Spruce Artificial Christmas Tree with 2050 LED Lights 4.Mistletoe 15-Piece Glass Ornament Set 5.9′ x 12″ Queen Flock Garland with LED Lights 6.7.5′ Duchess Blue Flock Artificial Christmas Tree with 600 Warm White LED Lights 7.Prince Flock Pencil Artificial Christmas Tree with 400 Warm White LED Lights 8.King Fraser Fir Artificial Christmas Tree Unlit
So here I am, breaking my own “no decorations before Thanksgiving” rule and actually liking it. This dang pre-lit snowy Christmas tree has won me over—partially because it lets me feel like I live in a Hallmark movie (at least from the living room in shorts) and partially because it required zero decorating wizardry from me.
If you’re looking for a tree that’s easy to set up and feels like the winter wonderland, this one’s got it covered. Plus, it might just help you fake a “real Christmas” without freezing through one.
Pre-lit snowy trees really capture that winter wonderland feel – so cozy and magical!
Beautiful tree! I will be checking out King of Christmas for my next tree. I also found the cleaning tips for vinyl helpful!
Just beautiful!