68-Foot Spruce From Sault Ste. Marie Selected As Michigan's 2025 State Christmas Tree

Michigan's official 2025 Christmas tree is a nearly 70-foot spruce donated by Linda Reid of Sault Ste. Marie in honor of her grandparents, Lawrence and Nettie Richey. The tree, planted by Reid's grandparents and long a part of her childhood, will be harvested on October 30 and transported approximately 290 miles to the Capitol lawn in Lansing. Local Boy Scout troops will uphold the tradition of untying the tree upon its arrival, after which it will be erected near Capitol and East Michigan avenues with the help of a crane provided by the HI-Ball Company. The City of Lansing's forestry team, along with the Michigan Capitol Commission and the Lansing Board of Water & Light, will decorate the tree with thousands of lights and ornaments. The tree lighting ceremony is scheduled for November 21 during the 41st annual Silver Bells in the City event, marking the start of the holiday season at the state Capitol. This honor is shared by only 38 other trees, emphasizing the significance of this annual tradition.