Cheapest small tree to protect your pocket

In the face of the high cost involved in assembling a traditional Christmas tree, the trend of 2025 points to simplicity and different proposals.

01/12/2025 – 3:36 pm

The end of the year in Argentina brings with it the excitement of the holidays, but also the challenge of balancing tradition with the realities of a family budget. Constant inflation forces us to rethink all expenses, and Christmas decorations are no exception. The small tree, the center of celebration and symbol of the meeting, has become one of the things that… It can require significant investments.

A recent survey on the costs of ornamental and artificial pine trees for the 2025 season raised alarm bells. Assembling a medium-sized tree, adding lights and a minimum of balls, has a base price of $70,000 and can exceed $120,000 in the most lush or realistic models, not counting the star and other premium accessories. In the face of this scenario, the mantra is clear: make a big investment, resign from tradition, or… Creativity is attracted by low-cost solutions and high aesthetic effect..

Fortunately, the global decor world, heavily influenced by Scandinavian style and minimalism, offers ingenious alternatives that are a pocket balm. The trend of 2025 is not just about buying the cheapest pine PVC, it is about completely replacing it with structures that can be created at home with recycled materials or items you already own, reducing spending to practically zero and also adding a touch of authenticity and sustainability.

Wall mounted Christmas trees, aesthetic and economical.

From $70,000 at No Cost: Fashion that replaces traditional pine wood PVC

Ironically, the cheapest tree of 2025 is the one that can’t be bought. The strongest trend being imposed in Argentine homes and social networks are alternative trees that maintain the triangular shape and festive spirit, but eliminate the cost of artificial pine. These are the three most popular alternatives:

• Illuminated silhouettes or wall trees: This is the most popular and economical option. It consists of tracing the triangular shape of the tree directly onto the wall (or window) using only warm LED light garlands. The cost is limited to a strip of lights (an economical input that is reused). They don’t take up space, look modern and instantly create a warm and festive atmosphere.

• Natural branch structures: Rustic and natural style is gaining more ground. Dry twigs, twigs of eucalyptus or fir (the latter are available in flower shops) are collected and placed in a vase or large bowl. A few lights and simple decorations, such as pinecones or wooden elements, complete the look. The result is a sophisticated Nordic environment at a low investment cost.

• DIY trees (do it yourself)Creativity has no limits. Trees made of books stacked in a pyramid, recycled cardboard structures painted green, or even hanging copies assembled with wooden slats or recycled plastic sheeting, have become popular. These options are ideal for those who enjoy crafts and are looking for a family project that reduces the cash investment to zero.

The great secret to saving: DIY decoration with bows and natural elements

Beyond the structure of the tree, the decoration is the budget motivator. Traditional dials, especially those made of glass or with premium detailing, command high prices (a set of 100 dials can cost nearly $40,000). To address this spending, two main trends will prevail in 2025:

1. Arches (arches) as central decorations

The giant fabric bow is a fashion accessory that has replaced traditional spheres as the main decoration. Decoration experts suggest using them in large proportions, and making them from inexpensive but attractive fabrics:

• Velvet or satin: For an elegant touch, in colors such as burgundy, opaque gold or silver.

• Burlap or linen: for a rustic, simple or Nordic style, which is also much cheaper.

The key to saving is DIY: You can buy meters of inexpensive fabric or tape and assemble the brackets at home, saving the cost of manufacturing and customizing the size.

2. Color palette and simplicity to avoid saturation

Another saving strategy involves color. Fashion is moving away from saturated and heavy reds and greens, and embracing more simple and timeless palettes, allowing more elements to be reused:

• Individual Warm Light: Prioritize the warm (yellow) light of LED fairy lights over cool colored lights. Low, well-distributed lighting creates a greater impact and consumes less electricity.

• Pastels and neutral colors: Incorporating tones such as hot pink, baby blue or mint green into small details (jute, linen, wood) provides sophistication without the need to purchase expensive decor sets.