Rome, NYPublished •Verified 2026-10-21
Rome Wants a Donated 30–40 Foot Evergreen for Its 2026 Community Christmas Tree
Why it matters here
The tree that stood in Veterans Park is gone, so this year's city tree has to come from someone's yard — maybe yours.
The City of Rome is asking residents and property owners to donate a 30- to 40-foot evergreen to serve as the community Christmas tree this holiday season, WIBX reports. Submissions go through the city's online form.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Height | 30 to 40 feet |
| Type | Blue spruce preferred; other evergreens considered |
| Site | Somewhere crews can safely inspect, cut and haul it |
| Cost | Donation |
| Include | Tree location, approximate height, owner's contact info |
The city needs a new tree because the one in Veterans Park was lost. No submission deadline, final tree location or lighting date has been published yet. If you have a big spruce you've been meaning to take down anyway, this is a way to have the city remove it.
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