Whether you own an artificial Christmas tree or enjoy picking out a live tree each year, a Christmas tree stand is a must. Tree stands keep Christmas trees upright so you can decorate and enjoy your tree without worrying about it falling over. Real Christmas tree stands also serve a dual purpose since they have a water reservoir to preserve the tree throughout the holiday season. Review our selection of the best Christmas tree stands to take away the stress of putting up a tree.

Best Overall
Best Budget
Best for Live Trees
Best for Artificial Trees
Best Rotating
Best Portable
Best Decorative

Best Overall

Krinner's Christmas Tree Genie XXL

The best Christmas tree stands work with both artificial or real trees so you can be more spontaneous with the type of tree you use. That's why the Krinner's Christmas Tree Genie XXL takes the spot for best overall. This Christmas tree stand can support any tree (real or artificial) with a maximum height of 12' and a maximum trunk diameter of 7". Its versatile tree-size compatibility is all thanks to its adjustable foot pedal lever, which allows you to loosen or tighten the support system around the trunk with ease.

Worried about the tree stand being able to accommodate a narrow artificial tree trunk? The Krinner's tree stand also comes with a separate centering device for smaller trunks! In addition to its diverse size accommodations, this tree stand also has a 2.5 gal. water reservoir with a level indicator (so you know when to refill) to keep live trees hydrated.

Tip!

Keep your real Christmas tree perky and well-hydrated with our guide on How to Water a Christmas Tree & Keep It Fresh.

Best Budget

Artificial Tree Stand

This option takes the spot for best budget Christmas tree stand because it comes in at around $60 – even though it’s made with long-lasting durable steel and has a revolving feature! This combination makes this Christmas tree holder stand the best option for staying on budget without skimping on quality. The stand comes with a music box option that can play several songs while rotating your tree 350° in one direction, stopping, and rotating 350° in the other direction, giving you an all-round Christmas experience you and your loved ones are sure to enjoy.

Best for Live Trees

Santa Live Tree Stand

We had to include the Santa live tree stand on our list of the best Christmas tree stands because it's a powerhouse for supporting and watering real trees. It can accommodate trees up to 14' tall and trees with a trunk diameter of up to 8" so you can go all out with your tree size. This Christmas tree stand model has a patented "turn straight" centering system to lock the tree in place, along with a set of steel support arms to add further support to the tree trunk. Worried about it tipping over? Not to worry! This tree stand has a weight-absorbing base that keeps it grounded to the floor. It also has a two-gallon water reservoir to water your tree, plus an impact-grade plastic liner to keep its steel construction pristine and rust-free.

Best for Artificial Trees

Universal Rolling 7.5' Artificial Tree Stand

If artificial trees are more your style, this is the Christmas tree stand for you. As implied by the name, the Universal Rolling Artificial Tree Stand was made to accommodate a variety of artificial tree heights and trunk widths. Unlike other tree stands, this model has adjustable support legs that can lengthen or retract between 30"–36" in length to properly support a Christmas tree up to 7.5' tall (so you don’t need to fear your tree tipping over). The adjustable trunk collar can accommodate artificial tree trunks with a diameter between 1.25" and 2.125". To add to its versatility, this tree stand for artificial trees has a wheel base so you can easily move and reposition your Christmas tree.

Tip!

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Best Rotating

Home Heritage 1”–1.5” Artificial Christmas Tree Rotating Metal Stand

This Christmas tree stand allows you to showcase all of your hard work, which is why this rotating artificial tree stand should be on your radar. The Home Heritage rotating artificial Christmas tree plugs into standard household outlets, and you can activate/deactivate the rotating feature using a built-in power switch, so there’s no need to unplug the tree stand! It can support trees up to 7.5' tall. An added bonus, this rotating Christmas tree stand comes with three adapters to accommodate artificial trees with trunk diameters of 1", 1.25", or 1.5". It also has a sleek metal design with an enamel finish in gold (pictured above), red, black, or gray. Its solid steel construction helps it measure up to other heavy duty Christmas tree stands on the market as it can support Christmas trees weighing up to 90 lbs.

Best Portable

Heavy-Duty Commercial Stand

The heavy-duty commercial tree stand has four wheels on its base that make it easy to turn your Christmas tree to admire ornaments otherwise hidden against the wall – not to mention this also makes decorating a breeze! With this stand you can also move your Christmas tree from room to room, which is great when rearranging spaces for Christmas parties. When you want to lock the Christmas tree stand in place, just push down on each of the four foot levers. This Christmas tree stand comes in four sizes so you can choose the product size that will be able to support your tree height (the maximum tree height is 14.9'). Regardless of tree height, this tree stand can anchor artificial trees up to 3" in diameter.

Best Decorative

Home Heritage Rotating Christmas Tree Stand w/ Twinkly App Controlled RGB Lights

Decorative Christmas tree stands don't need to be covered with a Christmas tree skirt because they're designed to be admired and enjoyed. The Home Heritage tree stand takes the spot for the best decorative option because of its beautiful gold-enameled finish and embellishments of classic Christmas symbols around the base. This product also comes with a two-pack of Christmas string lights that you can put on your tree and control using an app! To add to its decorative flair, it rotates so you can enjoy every angle of your Christmas tree. This Christmas tree stand can support artificial trees up to 7.9' tall, and it comes equipped with three adapters to ensure your artificial Christmas tree trunk fits snugly inside.

Tip!

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