Unusual Christmas Trees: What Are Growing Christmas Tree Alternatives
While most people enjoy the Christmas traditions, some of us like to personalize the decorations. For instance, you don’t have to make the tree this year out of fir or spruce. Christmas trees made from various plants can be imaginative and enjoyable.
Are you prepared to try some unusual Christmas trees? Here’s our analysis of the best alternatives to Christmas trees.
Strange Christmas Trees
All right, let’s venture into the realm of unconventional Christmas trees by considering a tree made entirely of succulents. You should have no trouble finding one for sale online. If you like succulents, you might find this DIY project interesting. A cone of chicken wire, some sphagnum moss, and a large number of tiny succulents or succulent cuttings are all you need to get started.
Fill the wire cone with the moss after it has been soaked in water. Insert each succulent cutting into the densely packed moss one at a time. Use a greening pin to secure it in position. Decorate your succulent tree once you have an adequate amount of greenery.
As an alternative, simply hang a potted succulent that is upright, such as an aloe or jade plant, from Christmas ornaments. Your succulents can go into the garden after the holiday.
An Alternative Christmas Tree
If you have never owned a Norfolk Island pine, you might assume that this small tree is a descendant of the traditional Christmas trees made of pine, fir, or spruce. It appears to be one too, with its symmetrical green branches. However, the tree is not at all a pine, despite its common name.
Because it is a tropical plant native to the South Seas, it can tolerate more humidity than a true pine, which makes it a great houseplant. These trees grow to enormous sizes in the wild, but they remain manageable for many years when planted in a container.
You can use streamers and light ornaments to adorn your Norfolk Island pine for the holiday season. However, since the branches are not as sturdy as those of more conventional Christmas trees, avoid placing anything heavy on them.
Other Options for Christmas Trees
We have a few more suggestions for those who would like truly unique Christmas trees. Consider embellishing a magnolia plant. Magnolias are evergreens even though they are not conifers. In December, purchase a small container magnolia. Choose leafy, compact cultivars such as “Teddy Bear” or “Little Gem.” When the holiday season is over, these magnolias can be planted in the backyard and make stylish substitutes for Christmas trees in December.
Holly trees also make excellent non-traditional Christmas trees. These are already regarded as Christmas-appropriate plants, fa la la la la and all. Simply purchase a container plant in time for the holidays and use them as an alternative to Christmas trees. A holly “tree” with glossy green leaves and red berries will instantly brighten your holiday season. It can then add brightness to the garden.
