Before you pick out a Christmas tree, here’s what you need to know to bring it home safely. Can You Put a Tree on the Roof of Your Car? Unless ... making a trek. Big-box stores like Lowe ...

"The only thing I had in my car was a Christmas tree in a big box," Yolanda Phillips told 7News' Lianna Golden. Phillips is a longtime resident of Silver Spring. "I’ve lived here about 45 years ...

Whether hauling home a Christmas tree or decorating ... But unless you tie that tree down safely, it could pose a hazard to you and your car—not to mention other drivers on the road.