
The 2026 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Is a Backup Engelmann Spruce From Idaho, Arriving in Washington November 20
The 2026 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, a 76-foot Engelmann spruce from Idaho’s Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, arrives at the Capitol on Friday, November 20. It replaced an 80-foot grand fir that was ruled out after foresters found needle cast disease, and it is stopping in towns across 10 states on its nearly 3,000-mile trip. Key Takeaways


































