Black Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas

Say goodbye to the days of red decorations on a green Christmas tree—it's all about black Christmas trees now. Okay, so the days of fresh green pine trees aren't exactly behind us, but black artificial Christmas trees are on the rise, and they're definitely more than just a passing trend. It's easy to see why, too—they're glamorous and dramatic, yet neutral enough to go with any decor scheme or style, from boho to industrial to farmhouse. Best yet, inky faux trees are reusable. So if you're looking to impress your guests with a sustainable and nontraditional Christmas tree, this trend is definitely captivating enough to make you rethink your usual holiday setup.

Black Christmas trees have been available to purchase for years, but over the past few holiday seasons, they've definitely grown in popularity. A 2018 study by Treetopia found that, after the traditional green, black is actually the second most popular artificial tree color in five states (Arizona, Delaware, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin) as well as Washington, D.C. And, if you scroll the #blackchristmastree tag on Instagram, you'll find more than 15,000 results—yes, really!—so it feels safe to say that this is one trend that will probably be sticking around for a while. Still hesitant? Ease into the trend with elegant black and white decorations for your tree.

Where to Buy Black Christmas Trees

Switching to a black Christmas tree can give your holiday decor a chic upgrade without feeling too different, and they're easy to shop for, too. While there are certainly more green artificial trees on the market, there's no shortage of black trees in just about every size and shape imaginable, including pre-lit trees, trees without lights, pencil trees, and even some cool ombré trees, among others. If you're ready to make the swap, these are some of the top black Christmas trees you can buy online:

6' Christmas Tree

Best Choice Products amazon.com

$84.99

Black Pre-Lit Indiana Spruce

Holiday Time walmart.com

$25.00

4ft' Black Christmas Tree

Sterling Tree Company lowes.com

$56.68

5' Black Tinsel Christmas Tree

Fonder Mols amazon.com

$29.99

Luxe - Black Beauty Christmas Tree

7' Black Christmas Tree

Livebest amazon.com

$69.99

9' Tuxedo Black Christmas Tree

Treetopia treetopia.com

$379.00

7' Silver Shadow Tree

Treetopia treetopia.com

$248.00

6' Black Spruce Christmas Tree

The Holiday Aisle wayfair.com

$184.99

6' Black Gold Ombre Tree

Treetopia treetopia.com

$299.00

6.5' Frosted Christmas Tree

Holiday Time walmart.com

$89.00

6-ft Pre-Lit Tree

Sterling Tree Company lowes.com

$114.21

How to Decorate a Black Christmas Tree

Since black trees are about as neutral a base as you can get, you can really decorate yours however you'd like. You can go all out with colorful bits and baubles and multi-colored lights for a fun look, stick with a glam silver or gold color scheme for some serious elegance, keep it black and white for a simple modern aesthetic, or even add some plaid ribbons and wooden ornaments for a cool farmhouse vibe. And as far as lights are concerned, don't worry—just like string lights with green cords (key for blending in!) are a holiday staple, string lights with black cords are readily available, too.

Clear Black Wire String Lights

YULETIME amazon.com

$23.99

Colorful Glass Bauble Ornaments

Frontgate frontgate.com

$49.00

Buffalo Plaid Christmas Ornaments

MadAboutPlaid etsy.com

$98.00

Capiz Star Light-Up Tree Topper

Anthropologie anthropologie.com

$38.00

And as an added bonus, it makes going all out for Halloween even better, too—you can keep your tree up longer, and trim your tree with different decorations depending on the holiday.

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