The Best Artificial Garlands For Christmas (2022)

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Let’s be real—finding the perfect Christmas garland is no easy feat. We all want that lush, natural look that transforms our home into a holiday wonderland. But without the hassle of real pine needles all over your floor!

If you’re on the hunt for the most realistic, hassle-free garlands in 2024, look no further—I’ve got the best picks for you, many of which I personally own!

The Most Realistic Christmas Garland

I’m going to skip right to the point – the most realistic Christmas garland is the Afloral Real Touch Norfolk Pine Garland. It is the best faux Christmas garland on the market by a long shot, and has been a viral product on social media for several years.

Norfolk pine garland draped over a mantel with mustard yellow ribbon, and green plaid stockings hung under the mantel — This is 4 Norfolk Pine garlands with one cedar on top for added dimension and texture.

I’ll be honest—I’m not easily impressed when it comes to holiday decor. I saw these garlands on Instagram for years, and despite everyone raving about them, I held off.

But when I finally decided to splurge, I was hooked! I bought one, then another, and now… well, let’s just say I added five more over the past two years!

artificial pine garland on a mantel with string lights and 3 candles lit on the mantel

We all know you can’t believe everything you see on Instagram, so the anticipation of this garland arrival was real. I couldn’t believe when I opened the box and how amazing it actually was in person.

These garlands are SO realistic that they’ve become the centerpiece of my holiday decor. No more settling for the plasticky, obvious fakes. These are lush, full, and truly capture that fresh-cut evergreen look without the mess or upkeep.

mantel with artificial Norfolk Pine garland draped over it, ribbon on the sides and bells draped underneath

I’ve hung them over my mantel, wrapped them around my staircase, and even used them on my dining table—each time getting compliments on how stunning and authentic they look.

This garland has a “real touch” feel to it. It’s not hard and ribbony like the cheap garlands of the past. It’s soft, bendable, and has a beautiful rich green that looks natural and realistic. It’s not hard to see why it’s considered the best garland for Christmas.

If you’re like me and have been hesitant, trust me: these garlands are absolutely worth it.

Tip

For 2024, you can now purchase the Norfolk Pine in a 96 inch length as well as a 180 inch length which would be perfect for staircase railings.

While I’ve already share the best garland to buy this year, there’s also a variety of other highly rated artificial Christmas garlands that might pique your interest – from mixed greens, to evergreen garlands of cedar and pine.

Each garland has received great reviews and whichever one you choose, I know it will be the perfect touch to your Christmas decor, whether you go all-out or keep it on the minimal side.

Many of these garlands are simple, but you can easily add some festive cheer in an easy way with lights, ornaments or even faux bright red berries for a traditional look.

Faux Pine Garlands

Real pine garlands are incredibly messy. As much as I love the look of fresh pine draping over a console table or dining table, the pine needles are just the worst to clean up. These artificial pine garlands will give you the look of beautiful draping traditional pine, without the cleanup!

More Highly Rated Christmas Garlands

1. Pottery Barn’s Artificial Cedar Garland

The PB artificial Cedar Garland: is the fullest of the faux garlands that I’ve found, and comes in a 2-pack. I chose to use this one instead of my Norfolk Pine for my mantel last year and I think it was truly a showstopper!

It’s more of an investment piece, but since it’s so lush, you can definitely skip the addition of the blueberries and other picks that I added to my 2023 Christmas Mantel.

2. Pine and Eucalyptus Garland

This stunning Pine and Eucalyptus Garland features real-touch artificial pine, eucalyptus, and pine cones to create an extra thick, modern Christmas garland. It’s available in a 6-foot length, making it perfect for your holiday table or staircase.

Pine and eucalyptus garland hanging from stair railing

3. Pre-Lit Faux Eucalyptus and Pine Garland

Pottery Barn is one of my top choices for great quality pre-lit garlands, and this mixed greens garland. is a stunner. It comes in 5-foot and 10-foot lengths, plus there’s a matching wreath.

faux pre-lit eucalyptus and pine garland draped over black fireplace with gold candles on the mantel

4. Real Touch Cedar and Hemlock

Thick, lush, and with almost ALL 5-star reviews (over 12,000 of them!) this cedar and hemlock garland is in stock and ready to ship.

5. Afloral Cedar Garland

This Afloral Cedar Garland: is another popular choice, and it’s what I layer on top of my Norfolk Pine for added texture. It’s thick and high quality.

Preserved & Fresh Garlands

These are not artificial garlands, they are real foliage… but they are too stunning to not include on my list. Some are preserved and require zero maintenance, others are fresh and just require misting every few days to prolong their life span.

So if you really want the real thing when it comes to garlands, but want to make it last, these are a great choice.

6. Fresh Eucalyptus Garland

This Fresh Eucalyptus Garland: is absolutely breathtaking and a huge seller every year. You can mist it or allow it to dry out naturally. Since these are custom-made, they will sell out quickly.

Are you ready to embrace the world of faux greenery for the holidays? I can’t wait to see how you use these garlands to decorating your home!

Now that you’ve picked your garland for your mantel, be sure to read my tutorial for how to hang garland on a mantel to get a look just like mine!

Final Thoughts

Finding the right Christmas garland can make a world of difference in setting the holiday mood. This year’s picks offer something for everyone, from those who love the look of a simple festive garland draped over the mantel to those who want to go all out with extravagant lush garlands over their staircase railings or door frames.