LANSING, MI-- Officials are now searching for the next state Christmas tree.
The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget is asking Michiganders to be on the lookout as they travel this summer for the perfect tree.
To be considered, the candidate must be a spruce or fir; be at least 60 feet tall with a maximum crown of 24 feet and a maximum trunk diameter of 30 inches; must have easy access to the road with no interference from wires; and be available at no cost.
The deadline for nominations is Thursday, August 15. To nominate, send your name, telephone number, a photograph of the tree and information about its size and location to ChristmasTree@Michigan.gov.
