We spent over 25 hours researching and testing out 10 different types of Christmas tree stands and found that stability, durability, and cost were most important. Krinner’s Christmas Tree Stand scored high marks in all categories and is our top pick. There was no assembly required with this convenient and sturdy Christmas tree stand. The single cable operation made set up super easy. The automatic watering level indicator allowed us to see when the tree needed watering so it didn’t dry out.

– Sarah Lytle
3. Jack Post
Best Budget Christmas Tree Stand
Jack Post 95-6464 Christmas Tree Stand, 4-Leg Steel, Holds 5.5-in. Trunk Diameter, 27-in Base - Quantity 1
1 used from $25.00
This style of Christmas tree stand is very durable due to the steel frame construction. The stand is powder coated in red and green for maximum holiday appeal. There are 4 screws that help stabilize and secure the tree and the 14” pan holds 1 1/4 gallons of water at a time to keep the tree from drying out.
Once the tree is taken down, this stand is easy to dump out, clean up, dry and store and doesn’t take up a lot of space. This stand is designed for a live tree and is not made to hold artificial trees. With indoor use, this tree stand can last decades. The reservoir on this stand is not particularly deep so you will need to check it more often to ensure that your tree doesn’t dry out quickly and turn brown during the holiday season.
– Sarah Lytle
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