Balsam Hill CA Reviews 699

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Review summary

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the products, especially the Christmas trees, for their realistic appearance and high quality. Many people appreciate the ease of ordering and the quick, efficient delivery service, often noting that items arrived sooner than expected. The overall user experience, from browsing the website to setting up the products, is frequently described as positive and straightforward. However, some customers encountered issues with product functionality, such as lights flickering or items arriving broken. A few reviewers also mentioned that certain accessories, like storage bags, felt fragile, or that some decorative elements, like bows, did not stay attached. There were also occasional comments about inaccurate product measurements, leading to items not fitting as expected.

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Quality

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently ordered your Christmas tree branch sample kit. The package was delivered to my doorstep quickly & in excellent condition. The sample branches are ALL BEAUTIFUL & very Realistic. This... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Balsam Hill is a great company. It gives excellent customer service, and the trees it makes are beautiful and extremely realistic. I bought an unlit tree, decided I wanted one with lights, and Balsam... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We bought the 4.5 Balsam Fir Christmas tree after a lifetime of only having real trees. We were nervous, but the Balsam Hill website gave us lots of confidence, the shipping was very fast and the prod... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Normally I don't bother to leave reviews, but this company really impressed me. Their Christmas decorations were stunning. They are both beautiful and have fantastic quality. I purchased more and more... See more


Company details

  1. Interior Designer

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Balsam Hill™ trees are inspired by nature and loved for years. At Balsam Hill™, we believe in the quality and workmanship of our Christmas trees and expect that their enduring beauty should be enjoyed over many seasons.


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4.6

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

699 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Delivered to the wrong address

Delivered to the wrong address. Productive not worth the money. Very disappointed since the previous tree was beautiful.

November 26, 2025
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Reply from Balsam Hill CA

Orders are processed and shipped to the address provided at checkout to ensure timely delivery, which is also why there’s a limited window for making changes. We understand that receiving a product at the wrong address is time-consuming, and our support team is happy to help resolve any delivery issues if you reach out by phone, chat, or email.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

There’s a reason people think Balsam…

There’s a reason people think Balsam Hill when they think faux trees. It looks great! Very life-like, which made me and my wife very happy, as we wrestled with our first Christmas without a live tree.

Our tree was delivered within 4 days of ordering, during the busy holiday shipping season.

December 3, 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The photo of the garland is not what I…

The photo of the garland is not what I received. False advertising!! Plus I was charged a fee to return the garlands that do not look like the one in the photo online!!
Very disappointed with the fullness of the garland as I have ordered trees and wreaths numerous times from BH! I should not have been charged $40 to return the three garlands that I ordered!!!

December 2, 2025
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Reply from Balsam Hill CA

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear that the garlands you received did not meet your expectations and that the return process caused additional frustration. Our garlands are shipped compressed to protect them during transit, and some reshaping or fluffing is often needed upon unpacking to achieve the fullness shown online. We understand how disappointing it can be when a product doesn’t match the images, especially for a valued customer like yourself who has purchased from us multiple times. Our Customer Service team is always happy to help with any concerns, including guidance on proper fluffing or returns.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Needles are not realistic

For the amount we paid for a christmas tree I would expect the needles to be realistic.

November 25, 2025
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Reply from Balsam Hill CA

Hi Miskha, thanks for sharing your feedback. We crafted our foliage using real branches as a model to create a lifelike look, though the texture can feel different from real needles. Fanning and shaping the branches can help achieve the full appearance you’re expecting. We also have step-by-step guides and videos on our website to make this easier.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

HAPPY CUSTOMER

Website was great, order came quickly, wrapped up and packaged beautifully so my purchase would not bend, or break...quality was very good...
Very impressed, will definitely peruse the website and purchase again.

November 25, 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Lights stopped working the day after I…

Lights stopped working the day after I bought the product

December 2, 2025
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Reply from Balsam Hill CA

Thank you for sharing your feedback, Angela. We’re glad you received your Frosted Fraser Fir Garland, and we’re sorry to hear about any issues with the lights or fullness. Please note that our garlands are compressed for shipping to ensure safe delivery, which can affect initial appearance and light distribution. With a little fluffing, the garland should regain its intended fullness. If any lights or sections are not functioning as expected, our Customer Service team is happy to assist with troubleshooting or a replacement.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Had to call 4x to get help with a …

Had to call 4x to get help with a return and wait on the line for 45 minutes. Product is quite nice but pricey. Sl waiting for my refund.

December 2, 2025
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Reply from Balsam Hill CA

Hi Lynne, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying the product. During peak season, our support lines can experience high call volumes, which can result in longer wait times, and we appreciate your patience. Refunds are processed within a few business days once the return is in transit back to us, and our team is happy to confirm status or assist further if needed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Expérience was easy

Expérience was easy. Details online wwre great. We ordered a tree and garland on Sunday afternoon and the tree and garland were delivered on Tuesday! Happy with the "real look" and quality. Will have for many years !

December 2, 2025

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