IN THE NEWS Catch the latest stories, milestones, and behind-the-scenes moments from the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

Spireon, a Solera company, in partnership with the nonprofit Choose Outdoors, is launching its annual real-time tracking of the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree as it travels this holiday season. The tree will be harvested from the National Forests in North Carolina and end its journey on the West Lawn of the United […]

After almost a year of planning, the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, a 78-foot red spruce affectionately called “Ruby,” will be harvested from the Pisgah National Forest in a virtual ceremony on Nov. 2, 2022, at 11 AM. The ceremony will include a musical performance by Woody Platt and Shannon Whitworth, […]

Bartlett Tree Experts is excited to be a part of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Project this year. For the past eight months, Bartlett arborists have played an important role in assessing and selecting potential tree candidates. Bartlett ISA Certified Arborist John Wayne Hardison says, “Initially when the Forest Service […]

When the 78’-tall Red Spruce nicknamed “Ruby” is harvested from the National Forests in North Carolina in early November, longtime Forest Service employee, Rodney Smith, will have the honor of felling the 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree.Smith has worked on the Uwharrie National Forest – one of four forests that […]

Asheville, NC September 21, 2022 – We did it! With help from North Carolinians across the state, our valued partners, and our committed employees, the National Forests in North Carolina reached and exceeded our goal of 6,000 ornaments for the 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. Over the course of 6 […]