Alternative Christmas Trees

Tabletop sized alternative christmas tree.

Alternative christmas trees. Per magnus persson getty images. Perhaps you have a second living area but don t want to put up large christmas trees all over your home. This might be the ideal christmas to consider this third alternative and start a tradition that your family will enjoy for years to come. Wayne mezitt is a 3 rd generation nurseryman and a massachusetts certified horticulturist now chairman of weston nurseries of hopkinton and chelmsford ma and owner of hort sense a horticultural.

Real christmas trees are grown on farms just like any other agricultural crop. And a scroll saw works best for cutting the large pieces of plywood for a tree this size. This tree is made from sheets of birch plywood with stars cut out for modern christmas tree alternatives. The christmas tree alternatives in this guide will help you refresh you christmas decorating scheme and create a more contemporary look than a traditional tree will allow.

See more ideas about alternative christmas alternative christmas tree christmas diy. Read more about the environmental benefits of real christmas trees. String light christmas tree. Alternative christmas trees provide a unique way to put your own creative spin on tried and true customs inspiring friends and family to ask how did you do that from flower frogs to paper to even live plants here are all the ways you can go about creating an alternative christmas tree.

They also provide homes for bird habitat insects and wildlife. Search for plywood christmas tree patterns online for dozens of additional options. Whether you re looking for an alternative to buying a real tree or just want to give your usual artificial tree a miss this year these clever and funky designs will bring. Matte black tree sculpture while this tree is petite and simple it totally radiates the spirit of the holidays.

To help get you started we ve compiled a list of christmas tree alternatives that you can put up to avoid spending 100 on a real fir or spruce we promise that santa won t mind. The matte black sculpture is draped with ornaments and topped off with a little garland to tie the look together. You can take it to an elderly relative who lives in a retirement community put it in a guest. Christmas tree farms beautify the landscape prevent soil erosion and preserve open space.

Nov 17 2020 explore kelley sumner s board alternative christmas trees followed by 399 people on pinterest. This is an alternative christmas tree that can be fun and functional. This christmas tree alternative is a literal work of art and can be hung anywhere in your home. With ombre greens and gently hanging pieces it s hard to believe this was created with paint stirrers.