Description
This is a single artificial pine stem for Christmas, 73cm tall and 33cm across at its widest, with sprays of green needles branching off a slim, textured main stem and three pinecones gathered towards the top. The needles are polyethylene, and polyethylene does not dry out the way a cut bough does, which is the whole case for a faux stem in a warm, heated room. The cones are pinecone, as the composition lists them, so they carry the real texture of a cone. The whole stem weighs just 0.16KG.
At 73cm tall it suits a tall, narrow vase or a stoneware jug on a mantelpiece, a hall console or a windowsill, where the side sprays can reach out over the edge. One stem on its own gives a loose, natural line that works well in a quiet Scandinavian scheme; several together make a fuller winter arrangement for a dining table centre or a sideboard. It is a good choice if you want pine in the house through December without bringing in a cut tree, or if you need greenery for a spot too far from the window for anything living.
The composition is 70% polyethylene, 20% iron and 10% pinecone, and the finish is colour-dyed. The maker asks that the stem be handled with care so the needles do not break, and that it be trimmed and folded into place before use, so expect to cut it to the height your vase needs and bend the side sprays out into a natural spread when it arrives. Between seasons, store it somewhere it will not be crushed. For styling, let it lean slightly off centre in the vase rather than standing bolt upright, so the cones and the side sprays fall the way a real branch would.
Specification
| Height |
73cm |
| Diameter |
33cm |
| Material |
70% Polyethylene, 20% Iron, 10% Pinecone |
| Colour |
Green |
| Finish |
Colour-dyed |
| Care |
Handle with care to avoid breakage of the leaves/flowerheads. Before use, the stems/bouquets must be trimmed & folded into place |
| Weight |
0.16KG |
Frequently Asked
Is the pine stem real or artificial?
The needles are artificial, made from polyethylene, while the cones are pinecone as the composition lists it; iron makes up the remaining 20%.
How big is the pine stem?
It is 73cm tall and 33cm across at its widest, a good height for a tall vase or jug on a mantelpiece or console.
Can I cut it shorter to fit my vase?
Yes. The maker says the stem should be trimmed and folded into place before use, so you can cut it to suit your vase.
How many pinecones are on the stem?
Each stem carries three pinecones, gathered towards the top among the green needle sprays, with the lower part of the stem left bare.
How should I look after it?
Handle it with care to avoid breaking the needles, and trim and fold the sprays into place before you first arrange it.
How heavy is it?
The stem weighs 0.16KG, so it is light and easy to arrange in a narrow vase alongside other greenery.