Description
Pine cones feel almost as naturally suited to a Christmas tree as the evergreen branches themselves. Their layered shapes bring the outdoors into holiday decorating, whether recreated in traditional woodland brown, dusted with snowy glitter or transformed into gleaming gold, silver, copper and unexpected shades of blue.
Glass pine cone ornaments give the familiar woodland shape a distinctly Christmas finish. Some are modeled after natural cones with brown tones and frosted details, while others trade realism for shimmer, metallic color and generous amounts of glitter. Ponderosa inspired designs offer longer silhouettes, and sets of smaller cones make it easy to repeat the shape throughout a tree.
The woodland theme extends beyond pine cones. Acorns, leaves, miniature evergreen trees and birds nestled among natural forms can add variety without losing that walk through the forest feeling. Mixed with pine cone ornaments, they create a tree that feels organic and collected rather than built around one repeated shape.
Pine cones are also remarkably easy to work into different decorating styles. Pair brown and snowy designs with woodland animals and natural textures for a forest inspired tree. Combine gold, silver and champagne cones with glass balls and reflectors for something more elegant. For a traditional Christmas tree, tuck them among red ornaments, berries and evergreen accents where their familiar shape feels right at home.
Why Shop Tree & Pine Cone Ornaments at Traditions?
Pine cone ornaments prove that nature provides some pretty good Christmas decorating ideas all on its own. The fun comes from seeing how different makers interpret the same familiar shape, from realistic woodland cones to glittered glass versions that could never be mistaken for something picked up on a forest floor.
Serving collectors since 1994, Traditions is a family-owned holiday store with a carefully selected assortment of tree, pine cone and woodland ornaments from Old World Christmas, Gerson Companies, Bethany Lowe Designs, Christopher Radko and other favorite makers. We personally inspect products as they arrive and photograph our pieces in-house so you can clearly see their shapes, finishes, colors and glittered details. Whether you're creating a woodland Christmas tree, adding natural forms to a traditional collection or looking for just the right bit of forest inspired sparkle, our knowledgeable customer service team is always happy to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I decorate a woodland themed Christmas tree?
Start with pine cones, evergreen trees, acorns and leaves, then layer in woodland animal ornaments, mushrooms, birds and natural looking textures. Brown, green, gold and snowy white create a classic forest palette, while red berries or traditional red ornaments can add stronger Christmas color.
Do pine cone Christmas ornaments have to look realistic?
Not at all. Some pine cone ornaments recreate the brown and green colors found in nature, while others use gold, silver, copper, champagne, blue, pink and glittered finishes. Natural looking cones work beautifully on rustic and woodland trees, while metallic and colorful versions can fit traditional, elegant or more playful decorating styles.
Can pine cone ornaments be used on a traditional Christmas tree?
Yes. Pine cones coordinate naturally with evergreen branches and work especially well alongside classic red and green ornaments, berries, bells and traditional glass decorations. Repeating several pine cones around the tree can also help connect more elaborate figural ornaments without competing with them.
