Rosa 'Frau Dagmar Hastrup (Rugosa Rosa)
Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea (Purple Japanese Barberry)
Berberis Red Leaf (Berberis ottowensis x Auricoma)
Berberis Evergreen Hedge (Berberis Stenophylla)
Ilex aquifolium (Holly)
Blackthorn (Prunus Spinosa)
Pinus mugo (Mountain Pine)
Pyracantha (Firethorn)
Dog Rose (Rosa Canina)
Blue Pine - Picea pungens
Mountain Pine - Pinus mugo
and brambles/rambling roses.
We make up loads each year to sell for a cause,
when you make the base, before you stuff with moss add thick wire loops twisted round at least three points, for attaching to the door, hang a long wire between the three points well twisted in. wire in little bells to wreath.
then as you make up each of the little bunches, which you then add to to the wreath, you make sure each of the bunches has several of the above foliage as well as ivy and the usual,and included in each individual bunch, you the add each bunch to the wreath, and wire on,
wear decent gloves.
wire onto door.
No one will bother, it hurts too much to hold on and tug hard enough.
and prickly foliage looks great.
Lots of the above are planted for security hedging, it's everywhere, if you ask nicely people are always happy to donate some trimming for a good cause.