You may have seen the Doylestown Christmas tree lighting, but did you know the years of care that precede the tree’s shining moment? The magnificent town square holiday staple that you see today has had a long and adventurous life.
Let’s look at the journey of the Doylestown Christmas tree of 2025:
- Before growing at Bountiful Acres, the Nordmann fir started as a tiny seed in the Midwest.
But wait, what’s a Nordmann fir?
With its glossy, deep green needles and naturally elegant, tiered shape, Nordmann fir (Abies nordmanniana), has become a favorite for Christmas celebrations. Its biggest holiday advantage is exceptional needle retention, helping it stay fresh-looking longer indoors. It also makes it less likely to shed when properly cared for. The needles are soft rather than sharp, which makes decorating easier for families. And the strong, layered branches show off ornaments beautifully. Nordmann fir also has little to almost no fragrance, so it’s a wonderful choice for households that love the look of a real tree, but prefer a gentler scent. The result is a lush, refined Christmas tree that feels festive, family-friendly, and easy to enjoy from the first ornament to the last holiday gathering.
Back to our journey story…
- Next, the seed was sent to a grower, where it germinated and grew for five years.
- After five years, it was dug up and put on a truck headed to Bucks County.
- We then planted it in our fields in April of 2005 and our team diligently watched over it for 20 years.
- Over the years, it was fertilized with over 80 pounds of fertilizer. It was also pruned every year to encourage its nice pyramidal shape.
- Ultimately, the Doylestown Christmas tree grew to be 20 feet tall and weigh over 600 pounds.
- It was cut on the 21st of November, brought into town, and raised the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
- Finally, on November 28th, the tree was lit up with over 4,000 LED bulbs. It shone brightly in the Doylestown Square through the holidays.
The annual Doylestown Christmas tree lighting happens towards the end of November. We hope to see you there! Join us in celebrating our community and witness the culmination of a lifetime of care for the year’s star tree!
