"Experience the elegance of a full tree for half the space," reads the description for Balsam Hill’s “Fifth Avenue Flatback” artificial Christmas tree. Intrigued, I couldn’t help but wonder: could a tree that’s essentially sliced in half really hold up to its full-size counterparts? Designed to save space — a dream for spatially challenged New Yorkers like myself, and enticed by its iconically upscale Fifth Avenue namesake — I had to dig deeper.
Well, if anyone can pack the same drama and grandeur into a slimmer package, it’s Balsam Hill. The brand has a stellar reputation — their faux Christmas tree ideas are among the best in the game, with best-sellers racking up thousands of near-perfect reviews. But the Balsam Hill's Fifth Avenue Flatback, a Christmas tree cut in half straight down the middle, has flown a bit more under the radar with only 120 reviews. Still, I have a feeling these will be big this year.
