13 Plants You Can Use to Make a Stunning Winter Wreath

1. Spruce

One of the best plants you can use to make a winter wreath is the branches of a spruce tree. With vivid green, dense needles, this plant will look beautiful on your front door. Cut spruce will thrive best outdoors if you live in a cooler environment. Warmth can alter the shape and potentially cause your wreath to need more upkeep.

2. Dried Flowers

To add a splash of color to a winter wreath, you can use dried flowers. Whether you dry them yourself or buy them this way, there are endless possibilities at your fingertips. You can arrange a wreath with dried flowers and other plants on this list, but avoid using any stems because they tend to crumble over time. We suggest picking colors that go with the season such as red, green, and white.

3. Fir

Making a wreath out of a fir tree is one of the best things you can do to bring nature into your home during the winter season. Fir is one of the longest-lasting plants on this list and there are several ways you can decorate a wreath using this tree.

Because the branches are fluffier and the needles are more spread out than spruce, you can fill the emptiness with pine cones, dogwood branches, cranberries, or even ornaments.

4. Lavender

You may not think of purple when it comes to the winter season, but lavender can make a stunning wreath that fills your home with a delightful floral scent. Creating a winter wreath using lavender is the perfect way to add a splash of color to your home.

Not only can it remind you of the warmer days to come, but the scent of lavender is commonly used to help people with stress, anxiety, and sleeping issues. This can be an added bonus of using this plant throughout the holiday season.

5. Pine

When you think of making a winter wreath, you likely imagine pine. This is one of the most traditional plants you can use and for good reason. Pine is long-lasting and can fill your home with the scent of the great outdoors. The dense needles make this readily available plant perfect for making a wreath!

6. Bay Leaves

While most people think of bay leaves as something you cook with, they can make quite a beautiful wreath. Both the leaves and the stems hold their shape without water. It does take a lot of these leaves to make a wreath that looks full of life, but the mouth-watering earthy aroma is hard to beat. You can pair it with red plants to give bay leaves a festive appearance.

7. Rosemary

Another herb you can use for a winter wreath is rosemary. This is one of the easiest plants to work with because the foliage isn’t sharp and the stems are easy to bend around a twig frame. It’s also hard to argue with the delightful aroma that comes from fresh and dried rosemary.

8. Dogwood Branches

Not all winter wreaths have to be green solely. In fact, using splashes of color can help enhance the overall look of the wreath. Dogwood branches are bright red and make the perfect addition to any holiday foliage. The color makes this plant perfect for the winter season! Dogwood branches are surprisingly easy to maneuver and make fit perfectly on a wreath.

9. Juniper

Another plant that is a winter classic is juniper. This can give any home a rustic, cottage-like appearance. The greenery can last for weeks as long as it’s not in direct sunlight and gets regularly misted with warm water. A juniper wreath looks particularly amazing when paired with lavender.

10. Sage

The thick, silvery green appearance of sage makes it perfect for use in a winter wreath. It’s common for people to use sage in the kitchen, but this plant has many creative qualities. Using it to make a wreath will add a beautiful fresh scent to your home for the winter season.

11. Eucalyptus

While it makes a great addition to any shower or floral bouquet, eucalyptus is a plant that you can also utilize to make a fragrant and festive wreath. Because of its minty aroma, it’s ideal to place a eucalyptus wreath in your entryway or bathroom. You can solely use this plant or add pieces of it to a wreath created with other plants on this list.

12. Holly

If you’re looking for the perfect plant to add to a winter wreath, look no further than holly. With shiny, bright green leaves and delicate red berries, this plant gives the perfect touch! While it’s not ideal to solely use Holly for an entire wreath, it’s a great option to combine with fir or spruce. 

Because the berries are toxic, this may not be the best option for people with pets or kids.

13. Oregano

People living in warmer climates will have an easy time getting access to a plentiful amount of oregano. Believe it or not, this kitchen staple can make a great winter wreath. You can use it on its own or add it to a twig wreath. Because the leaves are quite small, it will take a lot of oregano to fill an entire wreath. It may be best to use this plant with other greenery to make a stunning winter wreath!