The best alternative Christmas trees - in pictures

A beautiful wooden tree, découpaged and handglazed with vintage maps and charts.
Arctic map tree, £35
By Bombus
Buy online at bombus.co.uk Photograph: Public Domain

Handmade using pieces of driftwood collected on beachcoming forays around the UK coastline.
Driftwood tree, £56-85
By Nautilus Driftwood Design
Buy online at notonthehighstreet.com Photograph: Public Domain

A 4ft tree with 20 baubles and a 3D star, perfect for children to customise
Giant cardboard 3D Christmas tree, £14
By Kid-Eco
Buy online at lulasapphire.com Photograph: Public Domain

Made from recycled cardboard; packs away flat.
Mini cardboard tree, £3.06
Buy online at onestopgreenshop.com Photograph: Public Domain

Freestanding, with LED lights giving off a warm white glow.
Laser-cut tree, £20
By John Lewis
Buy online at the Guardian Fashion Store Photograph: Public Domain

Save space - and mess - with an easily removeable festive wall sticker.
Christmas tree wall sticker, £21
By Spin Collective
Buy online at redcandy.co.uk Photograph: Public Domain

An unusual curved red glass tube tree with eight candle holders.
Spiral tree with candles, £111
By Philippi Curley
Buy online at occa-home.co.uk Photograph: Public Domain

A mini wooden tree with 10 LED lights.
Wooden star tree, £20
Buy online at xmas-electronics.co.uk Photograph: Public Domain

Cute tree-shaped ornaments for a tasteful nod towards Christmas.
Mini zinc trees, £10 for two
By Boxwood
Buy online at shop.boxwood.net Photograph: Public Domain

Enchant/enrage the neighbours with this twinkling reindeer, suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Twig deer with 80 LED lights, £59.99
Buy online at whsmith.co.uk Photograph: Public Domain