A Dozen Ideas for How to Decorate a Black Christmas Tree for Halloween

Why should Christmas get all the tree fun, try decorating a black Christmas tree for Halloween this year. A black Christmas tree looks amazing covered in bright Halloween decorations. Yup, I said bright colors – your Halloween tree does not have to be spooky (mine never are). Think of your tree as a way to showcase your DIY Halloween tree ornaments, make a party pop or display your vintage Halloween collection.

A Dozen Ideas for How to Decorate a Black Christmas Tree for Halloween

I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite Halloween trees to get you inspired. Needless to say I’ve decorated a few in my time. Plus let’s talk about how to decorate a black tree, what sizes and shapes are best and can you use that same black tree for Christmas – le duh.

1) You Don’t Have to Decorate a Full Sized Black Halloween Tree

First of all let me start by saying that if the idea of a full sized black Christmas tree is intimidating to you – it’s ok. Not everyone is as into Halloween as I am and I get that. Also, my Halloween tree collection started with wee table top trees and grew to full size. Yes, a big tree means bigger impact but it also means you need more storage space. Baby step your way into a Halloween tree if you need to.

I happen to have a real soft spot for The Teal Pumpkin Project and decided to decorate an entire full sized black Christmas tree with a teal pumpkin theme.

2. Make It a Mini Halloween Tree

The nice thing about a mini tree is that you can snuggle it in with all of your other Halloween decorations like say a giant pumpkin blow mold. At Christmas people often ask me how many trees I have up and if you count the mini trees well over 100. I don’t have that many black Halloween trees, but it’s a life goal. Decorate your mini Halloween tree with some fun Halloween diorama ornaments made from a surprise recycle like this one.

3. Try Decorating a Slim Black Christmas Tree for Halloween

Slim trees or pencil trees as some people call them are perfect for people who are not fully ready to commit to full sized black Christmas tree for Halloween or any other holiday. Slim trees are easy to store and to display. Slim trees are like the little black dress of holiday decor – they go with everything.

Also, notice you can totally get your Halloween tree on without having a ton of decorations. This slim Halloween tree looks great with just a few DIY Halloween yarn pompoms.

4. Can You Use Your Black Tree For Christmas

Perhaps your reservations about a black Christmas tree for Halloween revolve around the hangup that you might never use a black Christmas tree for Christmas (um let me just say they look great with tartan plaid decorations). I get it. Maybe an ombre gold and black Christmas tree is easier for you to swallow.

Somehow the gold makes this slim black Christmas tree seem a little more versatile to some – like a sophisticated Christmas or New Years tree.

5. A Different Theme For Each Tree

Every true Halloween fan has room for a wee little mini Halloween tree in their lives. These guys are super low commitment. Not only do they take up hardly any room they also don’t need very many Halloween ornaments. I decorated this cutie just using plastic witch fingers. My favorite part is the more mini trees you have the more chances you have for a theme!

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6) Think of Your Black Christmas Tree As a Display for Halloween Collectibles

Christmas trees, whether they are black for Halloween or not, make great displays for collections. My collection of vintage Halloween masks is pretty massive. I love nestling the masks into my Halloween tree along with vintage Halloween honeycomb decorations and ornaments. Who needs shelves for collectibles when you have a Christmas tree.

Every Halloween Tree Needs a Tree Skirt and Ornaments

7. Make a Halloween Forest with Black Trees

You know what is better than one black Halloween tree? Two. Slim Christmas trees and mini trees are perfect for people with less space to decorate. Think height not width when it comes to slim tabletop trees.

8. What Colors Do I Use on a Black Halloween Tree?

The answer is any colors you want. Orange is the obvious choice and will give you Halloween tree that classic look, but it is not the only option. What about adding some hot pink in with orange for an instant retro vibe. Teal really pops against black and again looks great with hot pink and orange. Check out my post on using teal in your Halloween decor. Another fun color combination to mix into your Halloween tree is lime green and purple. This may be one of my favorite Halloween color combos ever – just look at this lavender Halloween tree. Get a closer look at this ombre Halloween tree.

9. Set The Party Table With a Halloween Tree

Try sprinkling your Halloween trees throughout your food tables as a little something fun. Small mini black trees are perfect additions to a party tray. I’ve even been known to fill mine with edible decorations. Check out 20 Creative Halloween Party Tables and Treats for more ideas about mixing mini trees and munchies.

10. Spooky Halloween Mantle With Black Wreaths and Trees

Black wreaths are the gateway drug to Halloween trees. Trust me, I know from experience.

11. Make Your Halloween Tree

If you don’t want to go buy a black Halloween tree you could always make your own. I love turning Christmas crafts into Halloween projects like this Broken Jewelry Halloween Tree.

12. Make Your Halloween Tree The Belle of the Ball

Every year I host a BIG Halloween party. My Halloween trees are always the belle of the ball. I’ve even used them as backdrops and props for Halloween photo booths. Think of a full sized Halloween tree just like a blow-up for your yard or any other party decoration.

Don’t forget to decorate the mantle! Try making your own DIY Halloween Fireplace Screen.

So now the real question is: have I talked you into decorating a black Christmas tree for Halloween this year? Are you ready to go straight to full size or are you going to play it safe and ease into the black Halloween tree tradition with a mini or slim tree? I’d love to hear or better yet see a picture of your tree!