Viral posts claimed scientists developed "artificial trees" to clean the air 1,000 times more efficiently than real trees.

While artificial trees have become a trendy piece of holiday décor, they have been around for a long time. In fact, Sears sold the first artificial trees, which could be bought for $0.50.

However, each type of tree also has environmental impacts. According to the Nature Conservancy, real trees don’t require the carbon emissions it takes to produce and transport artificial ones.

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

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Sales of fake Christmas trees are rising in the U.S. while real tree sales have been largely stagnant. Experts explain why.

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Artificial trees can last much longer, but all things have a lifespan. What can be done when it unintentionally becomes a little too Charlie Brown-ish?

Luckily, there are things that homeowners can do to combat the effects of artificial turf. Just like any landscape alteration, artificial turf can have an effect on nearby trees.