This Christmas tree stand has all the things are experts recommend: sturdy metal frame, holds a decent amount of water — you know, the basics. It is more than $100, which we don’t love.

The perfect tree is nothing without a dependable Christmas tree stand. ... Thanks to rubber caps on the end of the legs, the stand didn’t budge on slick floors.

The best Christmas tree stand in our research is the Krinner Tree Genie Christmas Tree Stand ... including a 16-inch leg span (accommodates trees 4 to 6 feet tall), 24-inch (6.5- to 8 ...

We’ve considered more than 35 Christmas tree stands and tested five models since 2012 to find the best option. Here’s what we recommend.