Reusing artificial Christmas trees year after year is convenient, but it doesn't make them the most sustainable option.

Classic Blue Spruce Balsam Hill is a big name in artificial Christmas trees, and the brand’s Classic Blue Spruce option doesn’t disappoint. This tree features plenty of branches for a full look.

There are differences among groups in the choice of real versus artificial trees. Income is one dividing line: Better-off people are more apt to buy live trees (but still, just 50 percent of those ...