Christmas is coming early to the Valley as Arizona’s tallest fresh-cut tree makes its grand debut at Outlets North Phoenix. For the 24th consecutive year, the shopping destination will host the towering tradition, welcoming a breathtaking 70-foot white fir that’s sure to light up the season.
The tree will arrive at 6:30 a.m. on November 5, making a dramatic entrance on a 40-foot flatbed truck. Santa Claus will accompany the delivery aboard a Daisy Mountain fire engine. Weather permitting, the tree will then be lifted into place by an industrial crane at 7:45 a.m.
This year’s tree hails from the Shasta-Trinity National Forest on the California-Oregon border and measures approximately 70 feet tall and 20 feet wide. It will sparkle with more than 1.5 miles of LED lights, about 10,000 bulbs, and be adorned with 5,000 ornaments and bows. Crowning the display is a three-foot-tall copper star, a nod to Arizona’s official state metal. Once fully decorated, the tree will weigh nearly four tons.
After traveling more than 750 miles to reach the Valley, the majestic fir will be brought to life by a dedicated 10-person team who will spend two weeks and more than 120 hours shaping and decorating the massive centerpiece using articulating boom lifts.
To ensure it stays fresh and secure throughout the season, the tree is housed in a custom-made, seven-foot-deep well, treated with nearly 120 gallons of fire-retardant, and supported by six industrial-strength wires for stability during windy weather.
Even as the tree brings joy to thousands of visitors, sustainability remains part of the story; the forest it came from will be replenished with more than 25 saplings grown from the same tree. With brilliant lights, festive ornaments, and an iconic star shining high above, Arizona’s tallest Christmas tree remains a holiday symbol, ushering in the season with awe and cheer at Outlets North Phoenix. Learn more at northphoenixoutlets.com.
