No more dreading what inevitably comes after you enjoy a live Christmas tree: its many needles littering your floor, which only multiply as you try to drag the tree out of your home or apartment, praying that the local trash agency will in fact pick up your lifeless tree from the curb (not to mention the fact that many common types of Christmas trees,

From snow-dusted picks to adorable miniatures, here are the best artificial Christmas trees to spread cheer this holiday season.

Many years ago, an artificial tree could be bought for as low as $0.50. Today, the price of an artificial tree ranges from a few hundred dollars to over $1,000.

A lot goes into picking a tree — including if it’ll be real or fake, and a local environmental organization wants you to opt for the real deal.