It might seem early, but the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget is officially kicking off the search for the tree to grace the Capitol grounds for the 2024 holiday season.
The department is tasked with the search and harvest of the state Christmas tree each year, and once again is asking for the public’s help spotting the perfect candidate.
Over the last 39 years, trees have come from locations all over the state, from backyards to public land near highways and forests. Last year’s 60-foot spruce was donated by Onaway resident Vic Ruppert and his family in honor of his late wife, Shirley Ruppert.
The state is looking for a spruce or a fir tree, at least 60 feet tall with a maximum crown of 24-feet and maximum trunk diameter of 30-inches. It needs to be easy to access with no interference from wires and available at no cost.
The deadline for tree nominations is Monday, August 19. Information for submitting nominations is below.
Individuals who would like to nominate a tree are asked to email their name, telephone number, a photograph of the tree, and information about its size and location to ChristmasTree@michigan.gov
