Wisconsin Farm Selected for White House Christmas Tree
A concolor tree from Silent Night Evergreens will grace the White House Blue Room this holiday season.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Agriculture
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Silent Night Evergreens, based in Endeavor, Wisconsin, has been chosen to provide the official Christmas tree for the White House Blue Room. The selected 30-foot concolor tree will be displayed during the 2026 holiday season.
Why it matters
This selection honors the legacy of Wisconsin agriculture, marking the 10th time a farm from the state has won the national competition required to secure the prestigious placement.
The concolor tree, initially standing at 30 feet tall, will be trimmed to 18.5 feet to fit the dimensions of the Blue Room.
The players
Silent Night Evergreens
This is a Christmas tree farm located in Endeavor, Wisconsin, that has been selected to provide the official tree for the White House.
Dale Haney
He serves as the White House superintendent and was responsible for selecting the tree on September 21.
National Christmas Tree Association
This industry organization holds a biannual convention where the grand champion for the official tree is named.
The details
To earn the honor, growers must succeed in both state-level and national competitions, the latter of which is decided by the National Christmas Tree Association at their biannual convention. Silent Night Evergreens was selected by the White House superintendent following this rigorous evaluation process.
Timeline
1912 marks the start of the Blue Room Christmas tree tradition.
September 21, 2026, was the date the tree was selected.
November 2026 is when the tree will be presented to the White House.
Holiday season 2026 will be the time the tree is displayed.
Market Landscape
The selection highlights the enduring prestige of Wisconsin agriculture on the national stage, building on the 1912 start of the Blue Room Christmas tree tradition. By winning the national competition, the local farm reinforces its standing within the competitive national landscape of luxury evergreen producers.
The selection provides Wisconsin residents with a point of state pride as the tree from Endeavor becomes the focal point of White House holiday decor. No changes to retail pricing or product availability at local Wisconsin farms are expected as a result of this honor.
The takeaway
The selection process for the White House tree involves rigorous state and national competition cycles. This achievement underscores the high standards maintained by regional growers who aim for the national spotlight.
Further reading
For more information on state agricultural achievements, visit the Agriculture section.
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