The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is typically sourced from a large private property in the Northeast U.S., with annual selections focusing on a tall, well-shaped Norway spruce. Each year, a family donates a tree that is carefully cut, transported on a flatbed truck, and then set up at Rockefeller Plaza for the holiday season. The exact provenance varies by year, but common sources include towns in New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, or nearby states, with the tree often ranging around 70–75 feet tall and weighing roughly 10–11 tons.
Key details you might find relevant:
- Selection and donation: A local family donates a Norway spruce suitable for the iconic display, with the selection announced by Rockefeller Center ahead of the event.
- Transportation and arrival: The tree is felled, loaded onto a flatbed truck, and transported to Manhattan, where cranes place it in Rockefeller Plaza for decorating and lighting.
- Typical characteristics: Tall Norway spruce with a full, symmetrical shape, usually around 75 feet tall.
If you’d like, I can pull the latest year-specific sourcing details (exact town or donor) from current announcements and provide a concise provenance summary for the upcoming season.
