Capitol Christmas Tree Trees Trees

| Year_ | Species | Height | Location_grown | State_ | Notes_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Balsam Fir | 55 feet (17 m) | Green Mountain National Forest | Vermont | A 55-foot fir, the tree was decorated exclusively with LEDs and some 4,500 ornaments crafted and donated by the people of Vermont reflecting the theme Bringing an Old Fashioned Holiday to the Nation.” |
| 2006 | Pacific Silver Fir | 65 feet (20 m) | Olympic National Forest | Washington | The tree was lit by Dennis Hastert, assisted by eight-year-old Micah Joe from Bremerton, at 5 pm on December 6. Felled in early November, the tree arrived at the West Front Lawn of the Capitol on November 27. 3,000 ornaments were provided by Washington school children depicting the state`s history, heritage, and landscapes and strands of 10,000 LEDs. The lighting ceremony also features carols sung by the National Presbyterian School Chorus and music performed by the United States Navy Band. |