80-Foot Christmas Tree Arrives At The Americana At Brand

GLENDALE, CA — The kids have barely made a dent in the Halloween candy, but the holiday spirit has already arrived in full force around Los Angeles, starting with the arrival of an 80-foot-tall white fir Christmas tree at the Americana At Brand Tuesday.

The massive tree, which was shipped from the Sierra Nevada Mountains on a flatbed truck, will feature 12,000 glittering lights and more than 8,000 ornaments. It was hoisted into position in the mall's greenbelt for family photos throughout the holiday season.

The arrival of the massive tree heralds months of holiday activities at the Americana At Brand, including meet-and-greets with Santa in his workshop, nightly winter snowfalls, and festive strolling entertainment beginning November 16.

After the holiday season, the tree’s branches are recycled for mulch and firewood

The Americana At Brand Christmas Tree By The Numbers

• The tree is 80-feet tall
• The tree is nearly 80 years old, nearing the end of its life span
• Caruso plants 10 new white fir trees in Mt. Shasta in its place
• The tree has 12,000 sparkling lights
• The tree holds 8,000 decorative ornaments