<P> The trees are now scouted by Erik Pauzé , Head Gardener at Rockefeller Center . Pauzé visits nurseries throughout the tri-state area while keeping his eye out for one - of - a-kind backyard trees . Trees may also be submitted for consideration through Rockefeller Center 's web site . Pauzé and his team choose each year 's tree based on its heartiness and `` Christmas tree shape , '' as well as its ability to support the heavy ornaments . </P>
<P> The trees are now scouted by Erik Pauzé , Head Gardener at Rockefeller Center . Pauzé visits nurseries throughout the tri-state area while keeping his eye out for one - of - a-kind backyard trees . Trees may also be submitted for consideration through Rockefeller Center 's web site . Pauzé and his team choose each year 's tree based on its heartiness and `` Christmas tree shape , '' as well as its ability to support the heavy ornaments . </P>
where did the nyc tree come from this year
where did the nyc tree come from this year
tri-state area
tri-state area