Real Vs. Faux: Holiday Wreath and Garland Showdown

As faux greenery begins to look and feel more and more authentic, see if you can spot what's fresh and what's faux.

By: Brian Patrick Flynn

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With so many lifelike options available these days, it's nearly impossible to tell the difference between fresh evergreen garlands and wreaths, especially magnolia, boxwood and pine, and their faux counterparts.

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Berry Wreath

When it comes to the practicality of berry wreaths, live versions are a short-lived bunch. For home decor, faux versions, like this one, make the most sense since they last all season long and don't require watering or specific temperatures.

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Pine and Cedar Garland

The easiest way to tell the difference between faux and real evergreen garland is through its scent. This elaborate garland doubles as a table runner and was made with fresh clippings, from pine and cedar trees, that were tied together with rope. For additional organic texture, pine cones were added.

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Eucalyptus Wreath

Fresh eucalyptus wreaths are popular, thanks to the cut stems' ability to dry perfectly — but even a perfectly dried wreath will begin to break down over time. This faux version is made by topping a grapevine wreath form with silk eucalyptus branches for a look that'll stand the test of time.

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Pine Branch Garland Runner

Obviously, you're looking at a live pine cutting, right? Nope! This farm table is decked out with faux pine garland that's virtually identical to the live version. One of the pluses to working with faux pine is the lack of browning from poor air circulation and dehydration.

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Boxwood Wreaths

With so many lifelike options available, it's difficult to distinguish a faux boxwood wreath from an organic one. In fact, some faux boxwoods are actually made from freeze-dried leaves of live boxwoods, so in essence, they're more of a hybrid than a typical faux. This boxwood wreath is faux and made from waxy molded plastic leaves that definitely look artificial close up, but organic and authentic from a distance.

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Real Vs. Faux: Holiday Wreath and Garland Showdown

Related To:

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Fall for Faux

Berry Wreath

Pine and Cedar Garland

Eucalyptus Wreath

Pine Branch Garland Runner

Boxwood Wreaths

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