24" Faux Gold Bay Leaf Stem

• A longtime favorite, now bigger: the same gold bay leaf customers have reached for over the years, with more than twice the leaves
• Warm metallic gold: a polished sheen that adds shine without any glitter
• Fuller from the start: fifty leaves mean one stem fills more of a centerpiece or a section of the tree
• Easy to work with: wired branches shape where you want them and clip apart into picks
• Mixes with most holiday palettes: gold sits well with evergreen, red berries, white, and neutrals
• Comes back every year: molded plastic leaves keep their shape in the box season after season

• Mantel, buffet and entry table: group three to six in a 6 to 10 inch vase or urn for a full run of gold
• Christmas tree: cut the branches apart and tuck them between the boughs for warm gold throughout the tree
• Wreaths and garlands: work clipped pieces evenly along evergreen garland or a front door wreath
• Holiday centerpieces: cut stems shorter and weave them through greenery and berries down the dining table
• Gold and white: pair with white flowers and evergreen for a classic, traditional holiday look
• Keep colors simple: greenery, one accent color, and the gold reads more natural than many colors at once
• Two lengths in one vase: mix with our 19-inch gold bay leaf for layered height

• Length: 24 inches overall
• Stem splits at: 8 inches from the base, so it fits a 6 to 10 inch vase with no trimming
• Leaves: fifty gold bay leaves on multiple wired branches
• Blooms: none, this is a metallic leaf stem
• Color: metallic gold, no glitter
• Material: molded plastic and wire
• Shaping: wired branches bend and hold, and the stem cuts apart with wire cutters
• Care: no water, nothing to sweep up
• Sold as: a single stem, vase not included

What size vase do I need for a 24-inch faux gold bay leaf stem?

A 6 to 10 inch vase fits it right out of the box, because the stem stays bare for its first 8 inches before it branches into gold leaves. The bare section sits inside the vase and the leaves start just above the rim. The wired stem also cuts shorter for smaller vessels.

How big is this faux gold bay leaf stem?

It is 24 inches long overall, with fifty gold bay leaves on multiple branches that split off 8 inches up from the base. That makes it a longer, fuller version of our 19-inch gold bay leaf, with leaves the same size and more than twice as many of them.

What is the difference between the 19-inch and 24-inch gold bay leaf stems?

The 24-inch stem is longer and much fuller, with fifty leaves on multiple branches compared to twenty-three on the 19-inch. The leaves are the same size and the same metallic gold. Choose the 19-inch for small accents and the 24-inch when you want more gold from each stem.

Can I put faux gold leaves on a Christmas tree?

Yes, cutting the branches into short pieces is one of the easiest ways to add gold to a tree. Tuck each clipped piece between the boughs and bend the wire around a branch to hold it. With fifty leaves per stem, one stem makes several tree picks.

How many gold bay leaf stems do I need for a vase?

Three to six stems fill a 6 to 10 inch vase, depending on how full you want it. Each stem carries fifty leaves on several branches, so it covers more space than a single-leaf stem. For a quieter touch, tuck a couple into an arrangement you already have.

What goes well with gold bay leaves for Christmas decor?

Gold bay leaves pair well with evergreen greenery, red or white berries, pinecones, and white flowers for a classic holiday look. Keep the palette to greenery, one accent color, and the gold so it reads natural. The gold also sits easily with cream and other neutrals.

Are faux gold leaves better than real dried leaves painted gold?

Faux gold leaves last much longer, because real dried leaves turn brittle and crack the more they are handled and stored. This stem is molded plastic on wire, so it keeps its shape when boxed between seasons. There is nothing to crumble or sweep up after the holidays.

Do faux gold bay leaves look realistic?

They keep the true shape of real bay leaves, with a smooth metallic gold finish in place of the natural green. The gold is a decorative finish, so it reads polished and festive rather than botanical. The real leaf shape is what lets it blend naturally into greenery and holiday arrangements.

Can you bend and cut a faux gold bay leaf stem?

Yes, wire runs through the stem and every branch, so you can fan them out, angle them down, or curve them around a wreath form. Wire cutters clip the branches apart for picks or shorten the main stem for a smaller vase. The shape you set is the shape it keeps.

Is a gold bay leaf stem good for wreaths and garlands?

Yes, the clipped branches work well along evergreen garland, on door wreaths, and in swags. Gold leaves catch the light against dark greenery, so a few pieces spread along a garland go a long way. Space them evenly so the gold repeats from one end to the other.

How do you store faux gold leaf stems after the holidays?

Box them in a dry spot out of direct sun, with the branches folded in loosely so nothing gets crushed. The molded plastic leaves keep their shape in storage. When you unpack them next year, fan the wired branches back out and they are ready to use.

What is the best gold stem for holiday centerpieces?

A fuller stem like this 24-inch faux gold bay leaf works well, because fifty leaves put a lot of gold into every stem. Weave it through greenery and berries down a dining table, or group a few in a vase on the buffet. The gold bay leaf has been a longtime HouseFloral favorite for holiday styling.