The annual search has begun to find a tree to decorate the Capitol lawn in Lansing during the holiday season. To be considered, the tree must be a spruce or fir at least 65 feet tall, have a maximum crown diameter of 30 feet and a maximum trunk diameter of 30 inches, be accessible from the road and away from wires, and be available at no charge.

Nominations are requested by July 1. Submissions must include a photograph of the tree.

Michigan's Upper Peninsula has provided a number of state Christmas trees, yet three trees have come from communities close to the Capitol. The Laura and Scott Brock family of Kingsford in the Upper Peninsula donated last year's tree, a green spruce that was trucked to Lansing and unveiled before 80,000 people at the Silver Bells in the City celebration. This year's tree will be illuminated at the annual event, planned for Friday, November 17.

Tree nominations should include name and telephone number and should be sent to: Holiday Tree Search, Michigan Department of Management and Budget, Facilities Administration, Building Operations Division, P.O. Box 30026, Lansing Michigan 48909. Information may be sent via e-mail to HolidayTree@michigan.gov.