The Christmas tree in New York City is located in front of the Rockefeller Center, at the intersection of 49th Street and 5th Avenue. It is a massive evergreen tree, typically a Norway Spruce or Douglas Fir, that is illuminated with hundreds of thousands of lights during the holiday season. The tree has become a symbol of New York City and a popular tourist attraction for visitors from all over the world. It is also a tradition for many New Yorkers to visit the tree and admire its beauty during the holidays.