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6 Cute and Cheap Christmas Trees for Small Spaces—Artificial and Real

There’s no reason to downsize your holiday spirit with these festive options.

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For many, the holiday season doesn’t truly start until there’s a Christmas tree glistening in your home. Unfortunately, some people’s festive spirit can quickly outgrow and dwarf the realities of their living situation. But just because you’re in an apartment in the city or still waiting to size up to your next home doesn’t mean you can’t get the look you want for the season. Read on for six cute and cheap Christmas trees that are perfect for small spaces.

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1 | Grump trees from Trader Joe’s

A grump tree at Trader Joe's

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If your holiday plans include an annual rewatching of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, you might want to work a stop by Trader Joe’s into your holiday shopping plans. That’s because the store has revived its perennially popular “grump” trees that resemble the slender, green fingers of everyone's favorite Christmas curmudgeon.

While they may start off as tiny decorations, the mini tree is actually a small living sapling that will grow over time with the proper care after repotting.
At just $9.99, they also make an affordable centerpiece for your holiday table or entryway. Just be careful: These plants have hit viral status in previous years, and they may sell out early in the season!

2 | Rosemary trees from Costco

rosemary christmas tree from costco

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Christmas trees are an essential part of the backdrop for any holiday meal, but what if they could also be incorporated into what you’re eating? In a recently posted video, Instagram users Terri Jelinek and Tracy Renbarger (@Costco.Twins) show off a living rosemary tree that sells for $19.99 at the warehouse retailer.

“You guys, these smell so good,” the Instagrammers tell viewers. “What a fun gift this would make for someone, or what a beautiful decoration in your home!”

In the comments section, several fans voiced their love for the culinarily-minded Christmas decoration. “Smells so good!” one happy customer wrote, while another said, “So cute with a set of lights!”

3 | Goplus 7ft Pre-Lit Pencil Christmas Tree from Amazon

A woman decorating a Christmas tree

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Sometimes, the problem with fitting a tree into a smaller space isn’t as much about the height of your ceiling as it is about a lack of floor space. Fortunately, you can still get a relatively tall option that shoots straight up with this skinny artificial piece that’s available on Amazon.

TikTok influencer @TaylorDonoghuee recently gushed about her svelt decoration in a video.

“10 out of 10 recommend this Amazon Ozempic-looking Christmas tree if you live in a small space,” she jokes in a caption. “It’s so perfect because it still has height and the branches are super fluffy even though it’s skinny. Truly is amazing for my 680-square-foot New York apartment!”

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4 | Home Heritage Corner 7-Foot Artificial Christmas Tree from Amazon

A corner Christmas tree

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Setting up your Christmas tree in a corner has long been a space-saving technique, regardless of how many square feet you’re working with. But this artificial option goes a step further, reducing the girth and circumference of the decoration on an angle that allows it to snuggle up to your walls without sacrificing an inch.

In a recent TikTok video, budget lifestyle expert Allison (@the_dealparty) shows off the economically sized tree tucked beside her couch.
“I am shocked how much I like it,” she tells one commenter. “It makes perfect sense in a corner, I hate things that take up too much space!”

5 | National Tree Company Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas Tree from Amazon

A white artificial Christmas tree

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Christmas trees always bring plenty of color into your home—but that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to stick with green. Glow up your tiny space with one of these 4-foot-tall artificial options, which comes available in eight color options, including stark white tinsel, gold, blue, and red.

Besides being the best way to change up your holiday motif, the tree is also already conveniently pre-lit. The best part? Some colors start as low as $23.98.

6 | Ashland 7ft. Pre-Lit Pencil Artificial Christmas Tree from Michaels

A pencil Christmas tree

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Pencil-shaped pines appear to be catching on in popularity for people in smaller spaces. In a recent video, TikTok user Mariah (@myskinfrastructure) gushed about the slender tree she found at craft retailer Michaels, which she calls “the best Christmas tree for small [or] tiny apartments.”

“If you still want a grand tree but don’t have enough space for a big one, this pencil tree is the way to go,” she writes in the video’s caption.

Fortunately, its price tag is as small as its circumference: The tree is currently listed at just $49.99 on the store’s website, a 64 percent discount from the original price of $139.99.