Lansdale Tree Planted Just Before 9/11 Makes Its Way To The White House
LANSDALE, Pa. (CBS) -- Of all the Christmas trees being bought and sold this time of year, there is one that is going to the most famous house in the world.
The White House.
Jay Bustard is a third generation Christmas tree farmer and chances are good if you see a Christmas tree on someone's car or truck in the Lansdale area, the tree came from his farm.
But it's the near 19-foot Frazier Fur that will be on display in the blue room of the White House.
It was one of two trees White House staffers were considering.
This summer's victory at the National Christmas Tree Competition for Best Tree earned Bustard the honor.
Along with his 88-year-old mom Virginia, Jay will head down to Washington to officially present the tree to the First Lady Friday.
This particular 14-year-old tree holds a special place in Bustard's heart.
It was planted just months before 9/11.
"Now it's going to the White House. It's a very symbolic… wonderful thing," Bustard said.