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Best 11 and 12 Foot Artificial Christmas Trees 2026: Tall Trees for Two-Story Foyers and Cathedral Ceilings

Nicholas Miles · Chief Editor

Published October 3, 2026 · Updated October 3, 2026 · 10 min read

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The Short Answer

For most two-story foyers and great rooms, the National Tree Company 12 ft Pre-Lit Dunhill Fir is the tree to buy. National Tree Company lists 7,794 branch tips and 1,500 clear lights that stay lit if one bulb goes out, on a full silhouette 80 inches wide, with hinged branches and a metal stand. 1

Choose the Hykolity 12 ft Premium for the densest branches and color-changing lights, the Balsam Hill 12 ft Berkshire Mountain Fir Slim or the Puleo 12 ft Slim Fraser Fir when floor space is tight, the Glitzhome 11 ft Majestic Evergreen Fir for a room with a 12-foot ceiling, and the Goplus 12 ft tree for the lowest price. 3 4 5 6 7

Before buying, measure the ceiling: every 12-foot pick here lists 144 inches of height, so the ceiling has to clear that plus the topper. 2 4 5

Before you choose

A two-story foyer or cathedral ceiling swallows an ordinary tree. A 7.5-foot tree that fills a standard living room looks small at the foot of a staircase that climbs past it. An 11- or 12-foot tree reaches up into that space and makes it the centerpiece instead of an empty shaft of air.

Height is only half the fit. These trees are wide at the base, from about 50 inches across for the narrowest pick to 80 inches for the fullest, and the heavier ones are easier to set up with two people. Measure the floor area the tree will stand on as well as the ceiling, and check that the doorway and path from storage can take the boxes. For rooms where 9 or 10 feet is the right height, the 9 ft and large Christmas trees guide covers that range. The pre-lit artificial Christmas trees guide covers standard heights, and the slim and pencil Christmas trees guide covers narrow footprints.

The ceiling math is simple. Twelve feet is 144 inches, which is the listed height of each 12-foot tree here. Measure from floor to ceiling, subtract the tree's height, and that gap has to hold the topper with a little air to spare. An 11-foot tree is 132 inches, so under a 12-foot ceiling it leaves 12 inches for a star or angel. The guide to choosing an artificial tree's size and type walks through room sizing in more detail.

The six trees here were all at least $100 when checked on October 3, 2026. Two figures are Amazon's labeled List prices (Hykolity and Glitzhome); the other four are featured Amazon prices. Check the current price before buying, since holiday offers change quickly.

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Guide order · published specifications · actual price-check dates below
ProductPrice (checked October 3, 2026)Height and listed widthLightsBranch tipsListed weight

National Tree Company 12ft Pre-Lit Dunhill Fir

$1,049.39Amazon priceLast checked

12 ft, 80 in

1,500 clear incandescent

7,794

138.4 lb

Hykolity 12ft Premium Prelit Christmas Tree Extra Full

$1,199.99List priceLast checked

12 ft

2,150 LED, warm white or multicolor

13,661

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Balsam Hill 12ft Pre-Lit Berkshire Mountain Fir Slim

$1,799.00Amazon priceLast checked

12 ft, 62 in

1,500 clear LED

5,536+

113 lb

Puleo International 12ft Pre-Lit Slim Fraser Fir

$649.99Amazon priceLast checked

12 ft, 61 in

1,200 clear

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41.8 lb

Glitzhome 11ft Pre-lit Majestic Evergreen Fir

$750.49List priceLast checked

11 ft, 70 in

3,200 LED, warm white or multicolor

6,403

70.4 lb

Goplus 12ft Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas Tree

$339.99Amazon priceLast checked

12 ft, 4.2 ft

800 warm white LED

2,125

51 lb

The choices, in detail

Best 12-foot tree overall

National Tree Company 12ft Pre-Lit Dunhill Fir

National Tree Company 12 ft Dunhill Fir, a full, wide dark green artificial tree standing unlit on a metal stand
$1,049.39Amazon priceLast checked
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A grand foyer or great room with the floor space for a full, traditional fir silhouette.

The National Tree Company 12 ft Dunhill Fir is the classic answer to a tall room. National Tree Company lists 7,794 PVC branch tips on a full profile that measures 80 by 80 by 144 inches, so the tree spreads as generously as it climbs. The listing photo shows dense, dark green fir from a wide base to a narrow tip. 1 2

It comes pre-strung with 1,500 clear incandescent lights that stay lit even if one bulb goes out. The branches are hinged, so they drop into place as each section goes on and fold back up for storage, and the tree stands on a metal stand. National Tree Company budgets about 30 minutes to shape the branches; the Amazon listing suggests setting aside 45 to 60. The listing gives a warranty of 5 years on the tree and 2 years on the lights. 1 2

Plan for its size. At 80 inches across it is the widest tree here, and the listing gives 138.4 pounds, the heaviest. The lights are incandescent rather than LED. In a slimmer space, the Balsam Hill or Puleo below fits the same height into 18 to 19 fewer inches of width. 1 2 4 5

Densest branches and color-changing lights

Hykolity 12ft Premium Prelit Christmas Tree Extra Full

Hykolity 12 ft premium tree, broad and dense, lit with warm white lights on a metal stand
$1,199.99List priceLast checked
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A household that wants the fullest-looking 12-foot tree and the option to switch between warm white and multicolor.

The Hykolity 12 ft Premium carries the highest tip count here: 13,661 tips, of which 9,075 are molded PE tips with defined needle texture and 4,586 are PVC tips that build fullness. That is about 75 percent more than the Dunhill Fir's count. The listing photo shows a broad, densely packed cone lit evenly from bottom to top. 3 1

Its 2,150 LEDs switch between warm white and multicolor across 9 lighting modes, controlled by a remote or a foot pedal. Quick-Connect lighting links the sections as the tree is assembled, the branches are hinged, and a metal stand is included. 3

It is the second most expensive tree here on the listed price. That figure is a List price; at time of writing, the Amazon selling price was $1,139.99, sold by ZELANG. 3

Best premium slim tree

Balsam Hill 12ft Pre-Lit Berkshire Mountain Fir Slim

Balsam Hill 12 ft Berkshire Mountain Fir slim tree with blue-green needles and clear lights, gifts at its base
$1,799.00Amazon priceLast checked
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A foyer beside a staircase or a narrow cathedral-ceiling room that needs full height without a wide base.

The Balsam Hill Berkshire Mountain Fir Slim puts 12 feet of height on a 62-inch footprint. The listing gives 5,536-plus branch tips of classic needle foliage and 1,500 clear LED lights, and the photo shows layered blue-green branches with the lights tucked deep inside. 4

Its setup is the easiest on the lights. Balsam Hill's Easy Plug system runs the power through the trunk, so each section lights as it goes on and the whole tree needs one plug, with a foot pedal to switch it on and off. The box also holds a stand with scratch-proof feet, protective gloves, extra bulbs and a storage bag. 4

It is the most expensive tree here, by a wide margin. The tree ships compressed and needs shaping section by section from the bottom up, and the listing gives 113 pounds, so set aside an afternoon and a helper. 4

Best value slim tree

Puleo International 12ft Pre-Lit Slim Fraser Fir

Puleo International 12 ft slim Fraser Fir, a narrow bright green tree lit with clear lights on a folding stand
$649.99Amazon priceLast checked
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A tall, narrow space on a mid-range budget, or a household that has to carry the boxes up from a basement.

The Puleo 12 ft Slim Fraser Fir gives nearly the same slim footprint as the Balsam Hill for $1,149.01 less at this check. The listing gives 12 feet high by 61 inches in diameter, and the photo shows a bright green Fraser fir tapering evenly to a narrow tip. 5 4

It is hand-strung with 1,200 UL-certified clear lights, and the rest stay lit if one bulb fails. Hinged branches and letter-coded sections keep assembly straightforward, and the foldable metal stand has scratch-proof rubber feet. The listing gives a warranty of 5 years on the tree and 2 years on the lights. 5

At 41.8 pounds, per the listing, it is the lightest tree here with a stated weight, which makes the annual trip in and out of storage far easier than with the Dunhill Fir. The trade-off is light count: 1,200 clear lights against 1,500 on the Dunhill Fir and Balsam Hill, for a softer glow. 5 2 4

Best for a 12-foot ceiling

Glitzhome 11ft Pre-lit Majestic Evergreen Fir

Glitzhome 11 ft Majestic Evergreen Fir lit warm white in a tall room with large windows and wrapped gifts below
$750.49List priceLast checked
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A room with a 12-foot ceiling, where a 12-foot tree would leave no space for the topper.

The Glitzhome 11 ft Majestic Evergreen Fir solves the most common tall-ceiling mistake. At 132 inches, it leaves a foot of clearance under a 12-foot ceiling for a star or angel, where a 144-inch tree would press against the ceiling with nothing on top. The base is 5.83 feet across, listed as 70 inches. 6

It is a full tree for its height, with 6,403 tips mixing 3,755 PE tips and 2,648 PVC tips. Its 3,200 LEDs switch between warm white and multicolor, with 9 modes including steady, sparkle and cascade, run from a foot pedal or a remote. The listing photo shows it lit warm white in front of tall windows. 6

Setup is in four sections with hinged branches; the lights run through the trunk, and red ribbon labels mark the cords that connect. It stands on a folding metal stand, with a 59-inch extension cord, and the listing gives 70.4 pounds. It may ship compressed, so allow time for shaping. The listed price is a List price; at time of writing, the Amazon selling price was $649.99, sold by Glitzhome. 6

Lowest-priced 12-foot tree

Goplus 12ft Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas Tree

Goplus 12 ft tree, tall and narrow, lit with warm white LEDs on a crossed metal stand
$339.99Amazon priceLast checked
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A first tall tree, an entry hall, or a secondary tree where full 12-foot height matters more than density.

The Goplus 12 ft tree is the least expensive way into a 12-foot tree here, at less than a third of the Dunhill Fir's price. The listing gives 2,125 PVC branch tips and 800 warm white LEDs on UL588-certified lights with a UL-certified adapter. 7 2

It goes together in five sections with quick power connectors that fit at any angle, so there are no external wires to join, and the hinges let the branches settle into place. The listing gives 4.2 feet of width on a crossed metal stand 3.3 feet across, and 51 pounds. 7

The trade-off is fullness. It has the fewest tips and lights of the 12-foot picks, so it reads as a lighter, more open tree, and it suits a household that plans to fill it with ornaments and ribbon rather than rely on the branches alone. 7

Frequently Asked Questions

What ceiling height do you need for a 12-foot Christmas tree?

More than 12 feet. Each 12-foot tree here lists 144 inches of height, so the ceiling has to clear that plus the height of the topper, with a little air above. Under a 12-foot ceiling, an 11-foot tree such as the Glitzhome, listed at 132 inches, leaves 12 inches for the topper. 2 4 5 6

How much floor space does a 12-foot tree take?

Plan for 4 to 7 feet across. The listed widths run from 4.2 feet for the Goplus and 61 to 62 inches for the Puleo and Balsam Hill slim trees to 80 inches for the National Tree Company Dunhill Fir. 7 5 4 1

Which tall tree is easiest to set up?

The trees that route power through the trunk save the most fiddling. Balsam Hill's Easy Plug lights each section as it goes on, Glitzhome runs its lights through the trunk, Hykolity's Quick-Connect links sections during assembly, and Goplus uses quick power connectors that fit at any angle. 4 6 3 7

Which 12-foot tree has the most lights?

The Hykolity, with 2,150 LEDs. The National Tree Company Dunhill Fir and Balsam Hill each have 1,500 clear lights, the Puleo has 1,200 and the Goplus has 800. The 11-foot Glitzhome lists 3,200 LEDs. 3 1 4 5 7 6

Sources & Methodology

This is a research-based shortlist, not a hands-on test. Recommendations draw on the National Tree Company product page, the selected Amazon listings and the listing photographs of the exact trees, all checked October 3, 2026. The six picks cover a classic full 12-foot fir, the densest color-changing tree, a premium slim tree, a value slim tree, an 11-foot tree for 12-foot ceilings and a lower-priced 12-foot tree. Each had a checked price of at least $100.

Heights, widths, light counts, tip counts and weights come from National Tree Company's page for the Dunhill Fir and from the Amazon listings for the rest. Where the listing disagrees with the maker, this guide follows the maker and says so. Nothing here was measured independently. Ceiling clearances are simple arithmetic from the listed heights, and advice about which tree suits which room is editorial judgment from the stated specifications and photographs.

Prices are dated observations for the named listings, not promises of current availability. The Hykolity and Glitzhome figures are Amazon's labeled List prices; the other four are featured Amazon selling prices.

The opening image is an editorial illustration, not product photography. The product photographs come from the selected Amazon listings.

  1. National Tree Company: 12 ft. Pre-Lit Dunhill Fir Hinged Tree with Clear Lights

    National Tree Company 12 ft. Pre-Lit Dunhill Fir Hinged Tree with Clear Lights. Accessed October 3, 2026. 7,794 PVC branch tips; pre-strung with 1,500 clear incandescent lights that stay lit if one bulb goes out; hinged branches that drop down for shaping and fold up for storage; about 30 minutes to shape the branches; fire-resistant, hypoallergenic materials; metal stand; 80 by 80 by 144 inches.

  2. Amazon: National Tree Company 12ft Pre-Lit Dunhill Fir listing

    National Tree Company 12ft Pre-Lit Dunhill Fir B0045VG324 listing. Accessed October 3, 2026. 12ft variation; 12 feet tall with an 80-inch base diameter; 1,500 lights that stay lit when a bulb goes out; hinged branches with 45 to 60 minutes suggested for shaping; metal base; 80 by 80 by 144 inches; 138.4 pounds; 2-year lights and 5-year tree warranty; product photograph. Amazon price: $1,049.39, sold and shipped by Amazon.com, checked at 22:44 PDT on October 3, 2026.

  3. Amazon: Hykolity 12ft Premium Prelit Christmas Tree listing

    Hykolity 12ft Premium Prelit Christmas Tree Extra Full B0H94YHVMC listing. Accessed October 3, 2026. 12FT variation; 13,661 tips (9,075 PE and 4,586 PVC); 2,150 LEDs switching between warm white and multicolor across 9 lighting modes; remote and foot-pedal control; hinged branches; Quick-Connect lighting between sections; metal stand; product photograph. List price: $1,199.99; Amazon selling price $1,139.99, sold and shipped by ZELANG, checked at 22:44 PDT on October 3, 2026.

  4. Amazon: Balsam Hill 12ft Pre-Lit Berkshire Mountain Fir Slim listing

    Balsam Hill 12ft Pre-Lit Berkshire Mountain Fir Slim B09GFGKNTW listing. Accessed October 3, 2026. Led Candlelight Clear, 12ft variation; 5,536-plus branch tips; 1,500 clear LED lights; Easy Plug lighting through the trunk with a single plug; foot pedal; stand with scratch-proof feet, protective gloves, extra bulbs and a storage bag; ships compressed and is shaped section by section from the bottom; 62 by 62 by 144 inches; 113 pounds; product photograph. Amazon price: $1,799.00, sold and shipped by Balsam Hill, checked at 22:45 PDT on October 3, 2026.

  5. Amazon: Puleo International 12ft Pre-Lit Slim Fraser Fir listing

    Puleo International 12ft Pre-Lit Slim Fraser Fir B077JB3P33 listing. Accessed October 3, 2026. 12' Slim Fraser Fir with 1200 Clear Lights variation; 1,200 hand-strung UL-certified clear lights that stay lit if one fails; hinged branches and letter-coded sections; foldable metal stand with scratch-proof rubber feet; 12 feet high by 61 inches in diameter, 61 by 61 by 144 inches; 41.8 pounds; 5-year tree and 2-year lights warranty; product photograph. Amazon price: $649.99, sold and shipped by Amazon.com, checked at 22:45 PDT on October 3, 2026.

  6. Amazon: Glitzhome 11ft Pre-lit Majestic Evergreen Fir listing

    Glitzhome 11ft Pre-lit Majestic Evergreen Fir B0FF9PVBNY listing. Accessed October 3, 2026. Majestic Evergreen Fir, 11ft variation; 6,403 tips (3,755 PE and 2,648 PVC); 3,200 LEDs switching between warm white and multicolor with 9 modes including steady, sparkle and cascade; foot pedal and remote; 11 feet tall and 5.83 feet across the base, 70 by 70 by 132 inches; four sections with hinged branches, lights through the trunk and ribbon-labeled cords; folding metal stand; 59-inch extension cord; may ship compressed; 70.4 pounds; product photograph. List price: $750.49; Amazon selling price $649.99, sold and shipped by Glitzhome, checked at 22:44 PDT on October 3, 2026.

  7. Amazon: Goplus 12ft Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas Tree listing

    Goplus 12ft Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas Tree B0DHX9F2Z3 listing. Accessed October 3, 2026. 12 ft; 2,125 PVC branch tips; 800 warm white LEDs, UL588-certified lights and UL-certified adapter; five sections with 360-degree quick power connectors and no external wires; flexible hinges; crossed metal stand 3.3 feet across; 4.2 feet wide; 51 pounds; product photograph. Amazon price: $339.99, sold and shipped by GoplusUS, checked at 22:45 PDT on October 3, 2026.