Want to decorate with greenery this holiday season? Here are the very best realistic artificial Christmas garlands – pine, cedar, and eucalyptus – that you can buy!
When you think of Christmas decorations, you probably think of a Christmas tree. However, right behind Christmas trees, or Christmas garland.
I love decorating with a garland as a part of my holiday decorations to give a feel of greenery all around our home for the holiday season.
Today I want to talk about the best faux garlands that you can use for your Christmas decor.
There are a lot of options out there, and I want to talk about the most real looking garlands both pine and cedar for you to choose from this season.
Should I decorate with real or fake garlands?
If you are looking for realistic Christmas garland, your best option will always be to use fresh garlands! We purchase ours at Costco each year right around Thanksgiving. They are great quality, easy to transport, and smell wonderful.
The trick with live garlands is keeping it alive and fresh for as long as possible. Check out our guide for how to keep live garland fresh!
There’s no beating the real thing! But, there are several very good artificial garland options.
Miss the scent with faux garlands?
These scented sticks hook right into your garland and have the most wonderful Christmas smell!
The Best Artificial Christmas Garland
Here are the best artificial Christmas garlands to decorate with.
Best Faux Pine Garlands
Pine garlands are the most traditional option, and many consider it the best garland for Christmas for a reason!
My best pick for a realistic pine garland is the The Original Real Touch Norfolk Pine Garland by Afloral. This is year after year the highest rated and most favorited pine garland!
This is what we have (both the pine + the cedar together) and love for our mantel or stairs!
My top pick for a budget-friendly pine garland is Artificial Greenery Christmas Garland, 6 feet long, by Holiday Time. It’s under $20 for 6 feet!
Here are some other artificial pine garland options!
- Artificial Pine Cypress Vines Christmas Garland
- 9FT Artificial Pine Garland
- Norfolk Pine Green Garland
- 6′ Unlit Artificial Pine Christmas Garland
- Norfolk Pine Garland Artificial Faux Greenery Garland
Pine garlands with berries or pine cones
Like a little more embellishments? Here are some options of the best Christmas garlands with berries and pine cones!
- Vita Domi 6 Foot Mixed Pine Berry Garland with Pinecone
- Outdoor Pine Garland with pine cones
- Factory Direct Craft Realistic Artificial Evergreen Garland with Pinecone Accents
- Realistic Look Evergreen Pine Garland with Pinecone Accents
- 6.3FT Anna’s Whimsy Seasonal Artificial Pine Cypress Garland
- 6’L Sullivans Pine And Berry Garland
- 6 Ft Smokey Pine Garland
- Christmas Garland Artificial Mixed Foliage & Gold Berries
Best Faux Cedar Garlands
Cedar branches make for a gorgeous, textured Christmas garland! Here are some of the best fake garlands made to look like cedar.
My best pick for a realistic cedar garland is Worth Imports 6′ Cedar Garland – it really is a super realistic garland option.
My top pick for a budget-friendly cedar garland is Factory Direct Craft Artificial Cedar Garland from Walmart, a really good price – though it’s thin so best for layering to get that thick Christmas garland look.
Here are some other artificial cedar garland options!
Cedar Garlands with Berries and Pine Cones
Want a little more to your cedar garland? Here are some options with berries and pine cones for added detail!
- 6′ Pre-lit Mixed Greenery and Red Berries Artificial Christmas Garland – SUPER luxe and gorgeous!!
- Vickerman 6′ Artificial Snow Cedar Hanging Garland with Pinecones
- Vickerman 6′ Cedar Pinecone Artificial Christmas Garland
Best Faux Eucalyptus Garlands
It might not be traditional, but I love the look of eucalyptus layered over more traditional greenery at Christmas. These leaves are round and a bit silvery and add a lot of interest and texture to your greenery!
- Eucalyptus Garland with Long Willow Leaves
- Eucalyptus Garland
- Sullivans Artificial Eucalyptus Garland 6′ Green
Where to use garlands in your Christmas decor
Trying to decide where you could use garlands in your home? Here are some of my favorite places to decorate:
- Indoor stair railings
- The mantel
- On an entryway table
- Around or over mirrors
- Outdoor porch railing
- Outdoor stair handrails
- Around doorways (indoors and out)
- Along Christmas village or similar displays
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Check out all of our best DIY wooden Christmas tree ideas!
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