8 Christmas Tree Alternatives That Will Bring Just as Much Holiday Cheer

Add a tea light to these pretty trees, and you’re all set for the holidays! Available in three sizes, they add ambience and a welcoming glow when grouped together on a coffee table or nightstand. The earthenware has a warm white finish that works with any color scheme. They’re also pretty and understated enough to leave out all winter long.

If you have allergies or never seem to have luck with live plants, this realistic-looking cypress tree is for you! It comes in three sizes from 2 to 6 feet so it fits even in tiny spaces. Its sturdy branches even can hold ornaments or lights, so it will feel like a real tree without the effort. Keep it up year-round, or store it for next holiday season.

If you’re looking for a tree that’s out of the ordinary, yet destined to become an heirloom, this real wood beaded tree will become your favorite Christmas decoration. Available in sizes ranging from 36-inches to 96-inches, it can be disassembled for storage. The simple, elegant shape allows you to showcase special ornaments, too.  

These retro mercury glass trees are absolutely stunning — and they’re zero mess! They’re available in dark blue, light blue and soft pink, so they work in a variety of décor settings. There’s an on/off switch or optional timer. Nestle them on an end table or use them as a gorgeous centerpiece for holiday dinners.

This lovely tabletop tree has a light citrusy scent, natural “Christmas tree” shape, and pretty chartreuse color. Give it bright light and it will love you forever! In warm weather, it can go outside on your deck or patio. Like the Norfolk pine, its foliage is delicate, so stick with a lightweight battery-operated string of LED lights if you want to dress it up.

No space? Check out this cute paper tree that’s been hand-cut and folded in India. Available in a neutral ivory color and small and medium sizes or a set of three, this accordion-fold tree will look smashing on a foyer table, mantel or end table. Its understated elegance is a nod to the season without taking up too much space. When the holidays are over, fold it flat to store.

This adorable little pine is the real deal, but it’s so much simpler than dragging home a live tree. Give it bright light and keep it ever-so-slightly moist, not soggy, and it will live for years. The soft needles are not able to hold heavy ornaments, so stick with bows or lightweight battery-operated LED strings of lights if you want to decorate it.