Balsam Hill (www.balsamhill.com) has a 4.5 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 200 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Travel & Vacation and its reputation is excellent. 87% of reviews are 4 stars or higher and 6% are 1 star; The business has replied to 94% of negative reviews. Last updated 2026-08-10.
What people say
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Mary P · 1 review · Verified · Experienced 2026-08-05 ·
★★★★★
Giving some Balsam Hill Christmas Magic
This is our third tree from Balsam Hill - this one a gorgeous Frosted Frasier Fir, that is to be a gift for someone special! The quality is superb as always, and we look forward to bringing our loved one some Balsam Hill Christmas Magic 🌲
I spent a lot of money on a tree expected to be “realistic” looking and what I received was an unrealistic tree with many sparse areas where you could see the metal bar trunk. So fake- like. It was pictured as a full tree in the advertisement. False advertising . Don’t buy your tree on line. Go to your local Menards and actually see what you’re buying before plopping down hundreds of dollars for a tree. Never again.
Reply from Balsam Hill2026-08-07
Hello Mary! Our trees are crafted with excellent quality and various levels of realism to closely mimic real evergreens, making them perfect for the holiday season. Gentle fluffing and shaping can help enhance the tree’s fullness and overall appearance. If you need further assistance with your order, please feel free to contact our Customer Service team.
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Steve · 1 review · Verified · Experienced 2026-08-03 ·
★★★★★
Seamless Ordering Experience
Ordering was easy, with options that we appreciated. We were kept updated on the status of our order and it arrived very quickly, in great condition. We obviously haven’t put the tree up, since it’s only August, but we look forward to a beautiful new tree this season!
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Mary Morgan · 1 review · Verified · Experienced 2026-08-03 ·
★★★★★
The box was open when delivered
The box was open when delivered. I have not yet checked for damages.
Reply from Balsam Hill2026-08-06
Hello Mary! We’re sorry to hear that your box arrived open. At Balsam Hill, we take care to securely pack and protect all items during shipping to ensure they arrive in excellent condition. Please inspect your item for any damage, and if you need assistance, our Customer Service team is here to help.
Boxes are beat up —- torn/ripped/penetrated/holes. And the FedEx driver left them at in the middle of my driveway because they did want to haul them to either the backdoor or front porch. So far a terrible experience.
Reply from Balsam Hill2026-08-07
Hello! We’re truly sorry for the inconvenience you experienced with your delivery. At Balsam Hill, we’re committed to ensuring that every package is securely packed and arrives in excellent condition. We are actively working with our courier partners to improve the delivery process and provide smooth, efficient service. Please inspect your items for any issues, and if you need further assistance, our Customer Service team is here to help.
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Ralph Wallace Priest Jr. · 2 reviews · Verified · Experienced 2026-08-04 ·
Between the beauty and quality of products and the amazing customer service, I could not recommend Balsam Hill more!! I had a question and they responded so fast and the shipping was SO fast!
Thank you all!
Purchased a Pre-Lit Vermont White Spruce Tree which came in 4 sections. For the price I paid, I was very disappointed in the quality of this tree. This tree required way too much preparation. I had to physically bend every branch upward for 3 of the 4 sections (top section is not hinged and didn't need modification). To start, the botton section branches
drooped to 1 inch from my floor and the 2 other sections drooped severely downward as well.
Fluffing this tree requires 2 people - a person to hold up branches while the other person fluffs the ones below them. This was very frustrating.
There are loose wires everywhere - a very poor design or just sloppy quality control.
There is not a way to test the lights per section - all sections must be connected before the lights come on. So fluffing each section as you assemble it has to be done without lights.
After several hours of "fixing" this tree, we managed to make a cigar out of a goose turd and as a result I can not recommend purchasing this tree.
Reply from Balsam Hill2026-08-07
Hello Gretchen! At Balsam Hill, we are committed to designing our trees for ease and convenience of assembly. The Pre-Lit Vermont White Spruce is crafted with features to help simplify setup and create a beautiful display. For even easier assembly, we also offer pre-fluffed and flip trees. If you need tips or assistance with setup, please feel free to contact our Customer Service team.
Was not disclosed the tree was battery operated; box says it is 3 foot plug included, but there is no plug included nor is there a place to put a plug on the tree we received. The battery compartment is in the base of the tree. The tree will need to be lifted up to change batteries. The battery compartment is not properly secured and will require us to glue it.