Capitol Christmas Tree Trees Trees

| Year_ | Species | Height | Location_grown | State_ | Notes_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | White Pine | 40 feet (12 m) | Westminster, Maryland | Maryland |  |
| 1968 | White Pine | 30 feet (9.1 m) | Finksburg, Maryland | Maryland | Made from two different trees |
| 1967 | Douglas Fir | 24 feet (7.3 m) | Birdsboro, Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | In 1963, John W. McCormack suggested that a Christmas Tree should be placed on the grounds. A live tree was purchased for $700 from Buddies Nurseries and planted on the West Front Lawn of the Capitol. This tree was decorated each year through 1967 until it was damaged by a wind storm in the Spring of 1967. |