There are many different types of alternative Christmas trees
. Artificial trees are great for those who like to decorate but have allergies to live trees. Artificial trees do not need to be watered or cut down every year. You can save money at Christmas time this way. A few things to keep in mind is to make sure they are not set up next to a heat vent or heat source or an open flame. If you want to get a tree to put outside be sure that it is weather and ultra violet resistant.
Artificial trees do resemble real trees. You can get ones that look like your favorite tree like fir, noble, Bangor pine, Scotch, Dunhill as well as many others. If you want an environmentally friendly tree look for ones that are made out of recycled materials. Using the same one for several years is a way to recycle. Trees with built in lights are usually more expensive. But if you cannot stand to untangle strings of lights every year you could go with a pre-lit tree.
There are upside-down Christmas trees. You can hang them from your ceiling like a chandelier. They light up the room for your Christmas party or celebration. Brighten up the room with some holiday spirit, maybe even hang some mistletoe on it.
Purchase an artificial tree and have it colored. Pick from colors that are not a natural tree color. You can get them in different colors like purple, white, black or blue. The colors may vary depending on who you buy the tree from.
You can also get flocked or frosted trees. Flocked Christmas trees are the ones that look like they have a lot of snow on them. The frosted ones also look like they have snow but not the major quantity found on the flocked. These are some what messy and leave glitter and snow pieces behind that will require vacuuming. Not recommended for homes with small children.
A Christmas Cross Topiary can be the centerpiece in your room to help you remember the true meaning of Christmas. This would be a nice addition at a church to place on the stage. It can be decorated or left as it is. It has lights already on it.
If you just have a corner to put a tree in you can get a half tree. It fits up against a wall or in a corner. The base has only two feet that stick out to support the side that is not against the wall. You can still decorate for Christmas even in a tight place.
The bubble tree has unique swirling bubbles and moving lights. These features illuminate a tank full of water. Add to the wonder of Christmas with this tree. The foliage is spiral shaped to give the tree an even more unique look.
Small table trees can be a great way to display miniature ornaments. The do not get lost in all the big branches of the standard Christmas tree. If you only have a small space you can use this for your tree and still put presents around it.