The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is a living Norway spruce harvested from outside New York City and erected each year for the holiday season. It is a genuine, soil-rooted tree, not an artificial replica, and is selected early, stored offsite, and installed in a staged ceremony. The tree is wired for lights, inspected for health and safety, and watered regularly during the display period. It stands at 70–90 feet, hosts a recycled‑energy lighting ceremony, and is traditionally donated by a family or business in the region. After the holidays, it is mulched for community projects, completing an annual, real‑tree tradition at the center.
