Both real and fake trees have their merits and their faults, but there are many eco-alternatives to the traditional Christmas tree that are just as festive and also very unique.

Instead of cutting down a pine tree plan to grow one! There are a few things to keep in mind if you go this route:

1. Plan to keep your tree inside for only a few days, tops. A tree can handle being inside for a short time during the winter, much as it would weather an unseasonably warm spell. The longer you keep it inside, the more stress you place on it.

2. Hold off on planting the tree until spring, when it would naturally emerge from dormancy. In the meantime, place your tree outside in its pot, insulate the pot with mulch, and water it whenever the soil dries out. Plant it in late March or early April, and it will stand a chance of surviving long term.

Another opion: choose a tropical tree that will live on as a houseplant. The Norfolk Island pine, Monkey Puzzle trees and Southern Yews are great options!

Similar in appearance to the pine tree, but on a much smaller scale, the rosemary plant can be dressed up for your holiday decor. It’s ideal for small spaces, centerpieces, offices, and even as gifts. It looks just like a mini Christmas tree!

The Rosemary tree is easy to grow and fragrant. What is even better about the Rosemary tree is that you can clip a couple branches to use for cooking whenever you want!

Other options similar to Rosemary incude the Bay Laurel and Myrtle which make lovely petite “trees!”

This elegant scandi-inspired hand-crafted Christmas tree is made from sustainably sourced Maple. It brings the feel of the outdoors inside during this festive time of year and provides a unique contemporary decoration without any mess.

It’s quick to assemble and packaged in a natural cotton bag. Decorate this tree with your own unique ornaments. It can be used year after year!

It comes in three height options: 3ft, 5ft, or 6.5 ft. It’s also a best seller on Etsy!

This cardboard tree is sturdy and strong enough to carry a generous set of ornaments.

The tree is flat-packed. Assemble it for Christmas, and de-assemble after the holidays. The tree doesn’t take up much space when it’s taken down and disassembled into pieces. The best part about it – you can use it for many years!

These cardboard trees come in a variety of colors and sizes. Perfect for the home, office, or any other place you want to make more festive!

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