The City of Lancaster, in partnership with Lancaster's Economic Action for Downtown's Success (LEADS), is seeking an evergreen to serve as the city's Christmas tree in Penn Square this holiday season. Property owners with a healthy conifer at least 30 feet tall and full on all sides who plan to remove the tree are encouraged to contact the city.

Interested property owners should reach out to city arborist Rick Anderer at 717-291-4846 or randerer@cityoflancasterpa.gov and include a name, address, phone number, the tree's location, and a photo. A jury of city staff and LEADS board members will select the tree.

The tree selected will be cut down by the city, then transported and mounted in Penn Square shortly before Thanksgiving. The donor will be recognized for the contribution in a press release and the program at the mayor's tree lighting. After the holidays, the tree will be transformed into mulch for city parks.

The tree will be the centerpiece of the mayor's tree lighting in November.