Capitol Christmas Tree Trees Trees

| Year_ | Species | Height | Location_grown | State_ | Notes_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Engelmann Spruce | 65 feet (20 m) | Santa Fe National Forest | New Mexico | The tree was lit by Dennis Hastert, assisted by eight-year-old Steven Castillo from Santa Fe, at 5 pm on December 8 in a ceremony including music performed by the United States Marine Band. Felled in early November, the tree arrived by trailer at the West Front Lawn of the Capitol on November 28. Decorated with some 3,000 ornaments crafted and donated by the people of New Mexico, the tree was lit with 10,000 lights (including strands of LEDs for the first time), and remained lit from dusk until 11 pm each night through January 1, 2006. First tree since 1998 with the Christmas Tree title. |
| 2004 | Red Spruce | 65 feet (20 m) | George Washington and Jefferson National Forests | Virginia | The tree was lit by Dennis Hastert, assisted by seven-year-old Blayne Braden of Monterey, VA, at 5 pm on December 9 during a ceremony held on the West Front Lawn of the Capitol. Virginia Senators John Warner and George Allen both offered holiday greetings to the crowd, the United States Air Force Band, and the Mountain Mission School Concert Choir also performed during the ceremony. The tree was decorated with some 5,000 ornaments crafted and donated by the people of Virginia along with 10,000 lights. |