27" Faux Variegated Holly Stem

• Green and red in one stem: variegated holly and red berries, no second purchase
• Looks real and feels real: waxy variegated tops rather than a plastic shine
• Splits at 14 inches: a 12 to 16 inch vase holds it with nothing to trim
• Three branches wide: covers more space than a single-line stem, so fewer fill a vase
• Shapeable to your needs: wired stem and branches bend and angle however you need
• Comes back every year: packs away flat and looks the same next December

• Console, entry and buffet: three to five in a 12 to 16 inch vase for a full holiday vase
• Mantel: group a few in one vessel off-center rather than a matched pair
• Christmas mix: pine, cedar, and magnolia around it, kept to two or three colors
• On the tree: tuck a whole stem deep so the berries sit at the branch tips
• Wreaths and garlands: cut the three branches apart and space them along the form
• Through the winter: leans Christmas, and the variegated green carries into winter arrangements

• Length: 27 inches, a tabletop vase stem for a console, entry, buffet, or mantel
• Stem splits at: 14 inches from the base, so it drops into a 12 to 16 inch vase with no trimming
• Branches: three branches off the main stem
• Leaves: variegated holly leaves, variegated on the tops with plain undersides and a waxy finish
• Berries: 23 red berries spread across the three branches, foam with a plastic shell
• Material: wire, plastic, poly silk and foam berries
• Color: variegated green with red berries
• Care: no water, no glitter to shed, nothing to clean up
• Sold as: a single stem, vase not included

What size vase fits a 27 inch holly stem?

A 12 to 16 inch vase holds it right out of the box, because the stem stays bare for its first 14 inches before it splits into three branches. That bare section seats inside the vase while the leaves and berries show above the rim. Wire cutters take it shorter if you want.

How tall is a faux holly stem with berries?

This one is 27 inches from the cut end to the tip, which puts it in tabletop vase territory rather than floor vase territory. It works best in a vase on a console, entry table, buffet, or mantel where people see it at eye level.

How many faux holly stems do you need to fill a vase?

Three to five fill a 12 to 16 inch vase nicely, because each stem splits into three branches and covers more width than a single-line stem. Five or more reads generous on a large console. One on its own works as an accent in a mixed arrangement.

What does variegated holly look like compared to plain green holly?

Variegated holly has two-tone leaves with lighter markings on the tops and plain undersides, while plain holly is a solid dark green. The variegation catches light and keeps a green arrangement from going flat, which is why it reads more interesting next to pine and cedar.

How many berries are on this holly stem?

There are 23 red berries spread across the three branches rather than bunched into one cluster, which is what keeps it from looking like a craft-store pick. The berries are foam with a plastic shell, so they hold their round shape.

What are the best faux stems for a Christmas console table?

Holly with red berries is one of the strongest picks for a console, since it delivers green and red in a single stem instead of two purchases. At 27 inches it gives real height in a vase without blocking the wall or mirror behind it.

What greenery goes with red berries for Christmas?

Pine, cedar, and magnolia are the classic partners for red berries, and eucalyptus softens the mix if you want it less traditional. Keep it to two or three colors total so the red stays the accent rather than competing.

Do faux red berries look fake up close?

Berries give themselves away when they sit in one tight clump of identical plastic spheres. These are foam with a plastic shell, scattered in smaller groupings across three branches the way holly berries actually grow. The waxy variegated leaves around them help sell it too.

Is faux holly worth it if you only decorate for six weeks a year?

It pays off precisely because the season is short, since one stem comes back every December instead of being bought and thrown out each year. Real holly dries, drops berries, and pokes. This packs away and looks the same next season.

Can you use faux holly in a Christmas tree or a garland?

Yes, and this length works well for both. Tuck the whole 27 inch stem deep into a tree so the berries sit at the branch tips, or cut the three branches apart with wire cutters and space them along a garland.

How do you make a faux holly arrangement look natural?

Bend each of the three branches to a different angle instead of leaving them flat in the same plane, which is what separates a real-looking stem from a stiff one. Vary the heights across your stems too, and let one lean out over the vase rim.

Do faux red berries fade or fall off over time?

They hold up well indoors, since the berries are secured to wired branches and there is no glitter or coating to flake away. Long direct sun will fade any faux piece over years, so a spot out of a bright window keeps the red true.