<Table> <Tr> <Th> Image </Th> <Th> Year </Th> <Th> Species and location grown </Th> <Th> Ornamentation notes </Th> <Th> First Lady </Th> <Th> Location </Th> <Th> Theme </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> 2016 </Td> <Td> Douglas fir , Octono , Wisconsin </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Michelle Obama </Td> <Td> Blue Room </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> 2015 </Td> <Td> Fraser fir , Lehighton , Pennsylvania </Td> <Td> The Blue Room tree was `` dedicated to our nation 's service members , veterans , and their families , it is ornamented with holiday messages of hope for our troops and patriotic symbols of red , white , and blue . '' </Td> <Td> Michelle Obama </Td> <Td> Blue Room </Td> <Td> A Timeless Tradition </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> 2014 </Td> <Td> Concolor fir , Lehighton , Pennsylvania </Td> <Td> The Blue Room Tree had a theme within the overall theme - `` America the Brave '' . Ornaments were made by children on U.S. military bases worldwide . The ornaments included many thank - you cards from children to members of the U.S. military . </Td> <Td> Michelle Obama </Td> <Td> Blue Room </Td> <Td> A Children 's Winter Wonderland </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> 2013 </Td> <Td> Douglas fir , Lehighton , Pennsylvania </Td> <Td> Ornaments paid tribute to military families . Children living on military bases contributed greeting cards in the shape of their home state . Those were hung from the tree along with round ornaments that silhouetted each state and territory . </Td> <Td> Michelle Obama </Td> <Td> Blue Room </Td> <Td> Gather Around : Stories of the Season </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> 2012 </Td> <Td> Fraser fir , Jefferson , North Carolina </Td> <Td> Tree dedicated to U.S. military members , veterans and their families . Ornaments were decorated by children living on U.S. military bases worldwide . </Td> <Td> Michelle Obama </Td> <Td> Blue Room </Td> <Td> Joy to All </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> 2011 </Td> <Td> Balsam fir , Neshkoro , Wisconsin </Td> <Td> Medals , badges , and patches from all of the military branches were displayed on ornaments . </Td> <Td> Michelle Obama </Td> <Td> Blue Room </Td> <Td> Shine , Give , Share </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Douglas fir , Lehighton , Pennsylvania </Td> <Td> The Blue Room tree had a specific theme within the overall theme -- `` Gift of the American Spirit . '' It honored state and county fairs and featured prize ribbons from each state and territory . </Td> <Td> Michelle Obama </Td> <Td> Blue Room </Td> <Td> `` Simple Gifts '' </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> 2009 </Td> <Td> Douglas fir , Shepherdstown , West Virginia </Td> <Td> `` We took about 800 ornaments left over from previous administrations , we sent them to 60 local community groups throughout the country , and asked them to decorate them to pay tribute to a favorite local landmark and then send them back to us for display here at the White House . '' </Td> <Td> Michelle Obama </Td> <Td> Blue Room </Td> <Td> Reflect , Rejoice , Renew </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> 2008 </Td> <Td> Fraser fir , Crumpler , North Carolina </Td> <Td> Ornaments designed by artists from around the country selected by members of Congress . The ornaments had a patriotic theme . </Td> <Td> Laura Bush </Td> <Td> Blue Room </Td> <Td> A Red , White , and Blue Christmas </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> 2007 </Td> <Td> Fraser fir , Laurel Springs , North Carolina </Td> <Td> Each ornament represented one of the 391 National Park Service sites . </Td> <Td> Laura Bush </Td> <Td> Blue Room </Td> <Td> Holiday in the National Parks </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> 2006 </Td> <Td> Douglas fir , Lehighton , Pennsylvania </Td> <Td> Crystals and ornaments of iridescent glass </Td> <Td> Laura Bush </Td> <Td> Blue Room </Td> <Td> Deck the Halls and Welcome All </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> 2005 </Td> <Td> Fraser fir , Laurel Springs , North Carolina </Td> <Td> White lilies , crystal spheres and light - catching garland </Td> <Td> Laura Bush </Td> <Td> Blue Room </Td> <Td> All Things Bright and Beautiful </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Noble fir , Rochester , Washington </Td> <Td> Musical instruments hand - painted by members of the Society of Decorative Painters . </Td> <Td> Laura Bush </Td> <Td> Blue Room </Td> <Td> A Season of Merriment and Melody </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> 2003 </Td> <Td> Fraser fir , Wisconsin </Td> <Td> Ornaments first used by Barbara Bush in 1989 . </Td> <Td> Laura Bush </Td> <Td> Blue
<Table> <Tr> <Th> Image </Th> <Th> Year </Th> <Th> Species and location grown </Th> <Th> Ornamentation notes </Th> <Th> First Lady </Th> <Th> Location </Th> <Th> Theme </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> 2016 </Td> <Td> Douglas fir , Octono , Wisconsin </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Michelle Obama </Td> <Td> Blue Room </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> 2015 </Td> <Td> Fraser fir , Lehighton , Pennsylvania </Td> <Td> The Blue Room tree was `` dedicated to our nation 's service members , veterans , and their families , it is ornamented with holiday messages of hope for our troops and patriotic symbols of red , white , and blue . '' </Td> <Td> Michelle Obama </Td> <Td> Blue Room </Td> <Td> A Timeless Tradition </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> 2014 </Td> <Td> Concolor fir , Lehighton , Pennsylvania </Td> <Td> The Blue Room Tree had a theme within the overall theme - `` America the Brave '' . Ornaments were made by children on U.S. military bases worldwide . The ornaments included many thank - you cards from children to members of the U.S. military . </Td> <Td> Michelle Obama </Td> <Td> Blue Room </Td> <Td> A Children 's Winter Wonderland </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> 2013 </Td> <Td> Douglas fir , Lehighton , Pennsylvania </Td> <Td> Ornaments paid tribute to military families . Children living on military bases contributed greeting cards in the shape of their home state . Those were hung from the tree along with round ornaments that silhouetted each state and territory . </Td> <Td> Michelle Obama </Td> <Td> Blue Room </Td> <Td> Gather Around : Stories of the Season </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> 2012 </Td> <Td> Fraser fir , Jefferson , North Carolina </Td> <Td> Tree dedicated to U.S. military members , veterans and their families . Ornaments were decorated by children living on U.S. military bases worldwide . </Td> <Td> Michelle Obama </Td> <Td> Blue Room </Td> <Td> Joy to All </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> 2011 </Td> <Td> Balsam fir , Neshkoro , Wisconsin </Td> <Td> Medals , badges , and patches from all of the military branches were displayed on ornaments . </Td> <Td> Michelle Obama </Td> <Td> Blue Room </Td> <Td> Shine , Give , Share </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Douglas fir , Lehighton , Pennsylvania </Td> <Td> The Blue Room tree had a specific theme within the overall theme -- `` Gift of the American Spirit . '' It honored state and county fairs and featured prize ribbons from each state and territory . </Td> <Td> Michelle Obama </Td> <Td> Blue Room </Td> <Td> `` Simple Gifts '' </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> 2009 </Td> <Td> Douglas fir , Shepherdstown , West Virginia </Td> <Td> `` We took about 800 ornaments left over from previous administrations , we sent them to 60 local community groups throughout the country , and asked them to decorate them to pay tribute to a favorite local landmark and then send them back to us for display here at the White House . '' </Td> <Td> Michelle Obama </Td> <Td> Blue Room </Td> <Td> Reflect , Rejoice , Renew </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> 2008 </Td> <Td> Fraser fir , Crumpler , North Carolina </Td> <Td> Ornaments designed by artists from around the country selected by members of Congress . The ornaments had a patriotic theme . </Td> <Td> Laura Bush </Td> <Td> Blue Room </Td> <Td> A Red , White , and Blue Christmas </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> 2007 </Td> <Td> Fraser fir , Laurel Springs , North Carolina </Td> <Td> Each ornament represented one of the 391 National Park Service sites . </Td> <Td> Laura Bush </Td> <Td> Blue Room </Td> <Td> Holiday in the National Parks </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> 2006 </Td> <Td> Douglas fir , Lehighton , Pennsylvania </Td> <Td> Crystals and ornaments of iridescent glass </Td> <Td> Laura Bush </Td> <Td> Blue Room </Td> <Td> Deck the Halls and Welcome All </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> 2005 </Td> <Td> Fraser fir , Laurel Springs , North Carolina </Td> <Td> White lilies , crystal spheres and light - catching garland </Td> <Td> Laura Bush </Td> <Td> Blue Room </Td> <Td> All Things Bright and Beautiful </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Noble fir , Rochester , Washington </Td> <Td> Musical instruments hand - painted by members of the Society of Decorative Painters . </Td> <Td> Laura Bush </Td> <Td> Blue Room </Td> <Td> A Season of Merriment and Melody </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> 2003 </Td> <Td> Fraser fir , Wisconsin </Td> <Td> Ornaments first used by Barbara Bush in 1989 . </Td> <Td> Laura Bush </Td> <Td> Blue
where did the white house christmas tree come from this year
where did the white house christmas tree come from this year
Octono , Wisconsin
Octono , Wisconsin