Anthem Christmas tree

The bottom portion of the trunk is shaped with the addition of small trees of the same species, which are used to make artificial branches.

These "branches" are attached to the trunk by being grafted into cut notches, filling in the lower part of the tree and creating a more pleasing aesthetic look.

[1] In some years, there is a "twin" of similar size at the mall's "sister" property, Citadel Outlets in Los Angeles, California.

[6] A trucking company that specializes in heavy or oversize loads[8] then hauls the tree approximately 750 mi (1,210 km) over four days on an extended length semi-trailer.

[2] A crew of ten to twelve people working eight-hour days for several weeks decorate the tree with 5,000 ornaments and bows,[7] and 80 strands of LED Christmas lights that cumulatively measure 1.5 miles (2.4 km) in length.

[7] The ceremony includes live music and "holiday treats" at the "family fun night", the highlight of which is the illumination of the tree for the first time.

[3] The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in Manhattan, New York, a Norway spruce, varies yearly from 65 to 100 ft (20 to 30 m) or more.