Description
Decorating a tree doesn't have to wait for Christmas. Halloween trees have become a wonderfully creative way to gather favorite ornaments, lights, garlands and spooky characters into one dramatic display. Black branches create a striking backdrop for orange pumpkins, white ghosts and glittering ornaments, while orange, purple and other unexpected colors can turn the tree itself into part of the Halloween spectacle. Whether it's a small feather tree on a tabletop or a full size tree commanding a corner of the room, the branches become a blank canvas for whatever version of Halloween you love most.
There are plenty of styles to choose from. Feather trees have an airy, old fashioned appearance that works beautifully with vintage-inspired ornaments, especially when decorated with lightweight paper, chenille, spun cotton and glass designs. Prelit black and orange trees create a bolder focal point and provide plenty of room for larger ornament collections, garlands and dramatic tree toppers. Lighted twig and branch trees offer another possibility, bringing height and an eerie glow to a room even when they're left completely undecorated.
Then there are the little trees. Bottle brush and sisal trees may be small, but they're some of the most useful pieces in a Halloween collection. Black, orange, purple, lime green, cream and candy corn colors can add height and texture between figures, pumpkins and haunted houses. Bethany Lowe Designs offers everything from miniature trees to striped and glittered sets, while Department 56 trees can help establish the landscape around a Halloween village. Group several sizes together to create a spooky forest, or tuck a single tree behind a favorite figure to give the character a setting.
A Halloween tree can also evolve along with your collection. Begin with a small tabletop tree and a handful of ornaments, then add garland, lights and a topper as you find pieces you love. Larger trees can be organized around a favorite theme such as black cats, ghosts, witches, pumpkins or vintage Halloween imagery. There are no real rules. A Halloween tree should feel a little unexpected, which is precisely what makes decorating one so much fun.
Why Shop Halloween Trees at Traditions?
Halloween trees are especially close to the way we like to decorate at Traditions because they bring different parts of a collection together. A tree can display favorite ornaments, provide a backdrop for folk art figures or become the centerpiece of an entire Halloween room. Smaller bottle brush and sisal trees are equally useful for turning individual collectibles into complete little scenes.
Serving collectors since 1994, Traditions is a family-owned holiday store with a carefully curated selection of Halloween trees in sizes and styles for everything from miniature villages to full size ornament displays. We personally inspect products as they arrive and photograph our pieces in-house so you can get a clear look at their colors, textures, branches and lighting effects. Whether you're creating your first Halloween tree or adding another strange little forest to a growing collection, our knowledgeable customer service team is always happy to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of tree is best for Halloween ornaments?
The best choice depends on the size of your ornament collection. Feather trees and smaller tabletop trees are wonderful for lightweight ornaments and smaller collections, while full size artificial trees provide more room and stronger branches for larger assortments. Black is especially versatile because orange, white, purple, green and metallic ornaments stand out beautifully against the dark branches, but an orange or other colorful tree can become a statement piece of its own.
How can I decorate a Halloween tree without making it look like a Christmas tree in different colors?
Give the tree a distinctly Halloween theme through its characters, textures and finishing pieces. Mix jack o lanterns, ghosts, witches, black cats or skeleton ornaments with Halloween garlands, unusual lights and a witch hat or seasonal tree topper. Vintage inspired paper ornaments, spun cotton characters and quirky folk art can create an entirely different personality from a traditional Christmas tree.
How can I use bottle brush trees in a Halloween display?
Bottle brush trees are excellent for creating height and scenery around tabletop collectibles. Group several sizes behind a haunted house to suggest a forest, tuck smaller trees between trick or treat figures, or scatter them among pumpkins and folk art characters on a mantel. Mixing black, orange, purple and other Halloween colors can make the trees part of the theme, while neutral cream or darker shades provide a quieter backdrop for more colorful collectibles.
