50 unconventional Christmas tree ideas that are incredibly clever

While Christmas has its annual traditions, like decorating a Christmas tree, it’s fun to put our own unique spin on those traditions. Though who decorate a tree each year, don’t have to decorate it the same way. We can use our creativity to create a brand new Christmas tree each year.

And people get real crafty when it comes to their Christmas tree. Some people use themes, color schemes, or even tell a story with their Christmas tree. Some people don’t even use trees at all to make their Christmas tree.

If you’re thinking of creating a unique tree display for Christmas, then you’ll definitely want to check out these photos. These Christmas tree designs range from grand to small but are all unique in their own way. Check them out!

Here are 50 unconventional Christmas tree ideas that are incredibly clever:

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1) Climber Tree

This here is a climber’s tree. It uses climbing rope to create the tree. The carabiners are used as ornaments.

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2) Library Book Tree

This public library decided to have a little fun with their tree. They made one from books. They just rounded up all their books with green spines. How cute are those little elves sitting on books?!

3) Skiers Tree

Some skiers came up with this clever tree idea. It uses stacks of different sized skis to create this very cool tree. It was spotted in Colmar, France.

4) Levitating Tree

This is one mindblowing Christmas tree. It looks like the ornaments are levitating. You can find tutorials online for how to make invisible or floating Christmas trees but this one looks flawless.

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5) Texas Tree

Here we have a Christmas cactus. This is how they do Christmas trees in Texas. Well, at at Antiques on Hildebrand.

6) Science Tree

This is a tree in a science lab. It uses beakers filled with colored solution as ornmaents. It’s a Chemistree… get it?

7) Rustic Tree

This is a cute tiny tree for adding some Christmas decor to your rustic styled home. It’s just a simple frame built with wood and filled with pinecones. Then it’s wrapped with a simple set of of bulb lights.

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8) Army Tree

These soliders did their best to create Christmas even when they were deployed. So they used a bunch of truck tires and decorated it with red and green cans. Those bundles looks like presents underneath the tree. Pretty cool.

9) Cookie Monster Tree

This person bought themselves a blue Christmas tree. So, of course they turned it into Cookie Monster. Not sure if they’ll be any cookies left for Santa this year.

10) Succulent Tree

This doesn’t scream Christmas to me but it’s still really beautiful. It’s actually a totally live succulent tree. Super cool! I like the pointy one at the top.

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11) Knight Tree

These people didn’t have room for a Christmas tree in their place. You know… because of this massive suit of armor and all. So, they decorated it. Now it’s a Silent Knight!

12) Interdimensional Tree

This tree time travels. It crosses into different dimesions. This is pretty cool.

13) Fashion Tree

This tree is perfect for fashion lovers. It’s made to look like a gown. I think it needs a star for a head though.

14) Plastic Bottle Tree

Here we have a green tree that’s not actually green. It’s “green” because it is environmentally friendly. It’s made from recycled plastic bottles and a recycled glass star.

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15) Darth Vader Tree

The Force is strong with this tree. This tree was made by popping a Darth Vader helmet and cape over the top of a Christmas tree. It has the most adorable homemade Stars Wars bulb decorations.

16) Saw Christmas Tree

Looking for some industrial looking Christmas decor? This saw tree can be made from your old rusty saws and a few other items. Learn how to make one here.

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17) Electriconic Store Tree

This was a Christmas tree in an electronic store. It uses keyboards and mice. I love the coloring of those rainbow keys.

18) Sherrif’s Tree

Do not cross this tree. It’s the Sheriff’s tree. I love that hat as a tree topper.

19) Oscar Tree

This couple spotted a misfit misshapen tree. They immediately fell in love. Now it is Oscar the Grouch inspired.

20) Element Tree

This is another science lab tree. This tree uses the symbols for elements to create a Christmas tree display. It also has a floating effect.

21) Bansky Tree

This Christmas tree is Banksy inspired. It reminicscent of Banksy’s piece “Girl With Balloon” that was shredded in the middle of an art auction. The frame had a hidden paper shredder in it.

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22) Birdhouse Tree

The birds will LOVE this tree. It’s a tree made entirely of birdhouses. And they are all lit up from within.

23) Tech Company Tree

This tech company’s tree isn’t working. They got a 404 on their hands. Decorations not found!

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24) ICU Tree

If you’re going to work in a place as serious as the intensive care unit, then it helps to have a little fun when you can. The guys made hand glove baloons. Not sure what’s lighting this glove tree up.

25) Nightmare Before Christmas Tree

This is a tree based off the movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” It’s a white tree with black and green decorations. It even looks cool when the lights are off.

26) Bullets, Beer, Cigarettes, and Red Bull Tree

This is another tree made by soliders overseas. It features a lovely garland of bullets. It is also adorned with beer, cigarettes, and Red Bull.

27) Veggie Tree

This is a very healthy Christmas tree. It’s made of yummy vegetables. I think I see a few pineapples in there.

28) Ballet Slipper Tree

Look how pretty! This tree is made with gorgeously dyed ballet slippers. With a pretty ribbon and rose garland.

29) Bacteria Tree

This is bacteria. A bacteria Christmas tree created in a lab. Kind of looks gross.

30) Cat Proof Tree

This tree is cat-proof. Sometimes this is the only way to have a tree if you have cats. It’s up high where they can’t get it.

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31) Super Tall Tree

You can always go with a super tall tree. This person has a tree so big it goes through the roof. Not really, they just made it look that way.

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32) San Diego Tree

This is a San Diego Christmas tree. I don’t know what kind of plant this is but it seems to be stabbing those ornaments pretty well. It’s a bulb tipped plant.

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33) I.T. Christmas Tree

This is a tree from an I.T. department. They used a bunch of computer monitors. Each monitor displays a different part of the tree.

34) Shop Tree

This is a tree made at “the shop.” I’m assumming its an auto parts shop. But I actually have no idea.

35) Sandbag Tree

Check out this festive sandbag tree. It was made by U.S. Marines in Afghanistan. They have it very nicely decorated.

36) Cat Tree Tree

This is another safe Christmas tree alternative for when you live with cats. You can decorate your cat tree. You’ll have yourself a cat tree tree.

37) Floating Hoop Tree

This tree has a cool minimalist look. It also casts a cool shadow on the ceilings. It’s created with some wire and hoops.

38) Barely There Tree

It doesn’t get more minimalist than this. This tree has no actual tree or ornaments. It’s all lights. It’s got a stool for the stem and a picture as the star.

39) You Don’t Know How to Decorate Tree

This husband and wife couldn’t decide on how to decorate a tree. So they each decorated a side. It’s their annual tradition.

40) Upright Bass Tree

This is a tree for musicians. It’s an upright bass. It’s decorated with some garland, lights, and a scary owl with glowing eyes at the top.

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41) Ladder Tree

Wooden ladders can easily be turned into a rustic looking Christmas tree. Just set it up and wrap it in lights. You can hang ornaments from the string lights.

42) Stranger Things Tree

This is a Stranger Things inspired tree. It has all those crazy letters written on the wall and outlined in lights from the show. The bottom half shows the same tree in The Upside Down.

43) Harry Potter Tree

This is one epic Harry Potter themed Chrismas tree. It has everything… a Sorting Hat, patronuses and even a letter from Hogwarts! There’s even a Thunderbolt under the tree.

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44) Blue Peace Tree

This blue Christmas tree is adorned with neutral tones like white, gold, and beige. It’s also decorated with pretty burlap bows. You can get the tutorial for this tree here.

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45) Santa Tree

This tree is decked out in all Santas. It boasts a bold red and white scheme. It’s topped off and balanced well with a Santa hat.

46) Peppermint Tree

Here’s another red and white tree. It’s a peppermint candy tree. It’s got pinwheel peppermints and even candy canes.

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47) Candyland Tree

This Candyland tree is a lot of fun. It’s adorned with lollipops and gingerbreadmen. You can find the tutorial here but your really just need lots of color, candy, and sparkles to get this look.

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48) Rainbow Tree

If you’re looking for a colorful tree, why not use a whole rainbow of colors? This tree has ornaments in a ROYGBIV pattern and it looks totally awesome.

49) Mountain Dew Tree

Are you obsessed with soda? Well, you can easily make a Mountain Dew. This one is made from cans and an illuminated bottle. You can learn more about how it was made here.

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50) Hub Cab Tree

Look at that tree sparkle! It’s all that chrome. This tree was made from a tower of hubcaps.

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