Tree World Records  

Manuel H. lifted a tree trunk weighing 320 kilograms (704 pounds). WARNING: Weight lifting can be extremely dangerous. Please do not attempt this record unless you are above the age of 18 and trained as a professional weight lifter. We will not accept submissions from minors.

John Nelson and Russell DeCaprio planted a tree in 1.90 seconds. Nelson and DeCaprio set the record as part of Fusion 41, a URDB World Record Challenge created by the Ford Motor Company.

Mortimer Blackwell and Steve Schlacker were startled by a miniature Christmas tree 32 times in 30 seconds.

DavidRaymond drank a 540-milliliter can of pure maple syrup in 23.28 seconds. NOTE: Speed drinking can be dangerous. Please use caution and have adult supervision on hand.

The Coeur d’Alene Resort in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho features a 162-foot tall Christmas tree decorated with an animated light show. The tree, a grand fir, is decorated with over 30,000 lights and two miles of extension cords.

Decorated in lights, ornaments, and a tree topper, 6’8" Mike Ellison set a world record as the tallest human Christmas tree.

David Dargay balanced on a broken tree branch for five minutes, 0.20 seconds.

Dan Crowley jumped off one tree trunk during a single wakeboard ride. WARNING: This record can be dangerous and should only be attempted by experienced riders. Please have supervision on hand.

Dan Crowley jumped off one tree trunk during a single wakeboard ride. WARNING: This record can be dangerous and should only be attempted by experienced riders. Please have supervision on hand.

Brian Pankey balanced a six-foot Christmas tree on his chin while on his knees for three minutes and 2.26 seconds.

This record was set as part of Prius Records, a two-day event streamed live on the Internet. In a 48-hour period, URDB officials adjudicated 200 Prius-related world records. This was the most records ever documented in a 48-hour window, a world record in and of itself. The event took place in Los Angeles, California on March 30th and 31st, 2011. See all the records set at the event here.

This record was set as part of Prius Records, a two-day event streamed live on the Internet. In a 48-hour period, URDB officials adjudicated 200 Prius-related world records. This was the most records ever documented in a 48-hour window, a world record in and of itself. The event took place in Los Angeles, California on March 30th and 31st, 2011. See all the records set at the event here.

Doug McManaman balanced a four-foot Christmas tree on a broom for three minutes, 11.28 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a four-foot tall Christmas tree on top of a pole on his chin for two minutes, 6.54 seconds.

Suresh G. held a peacock pose on a fallen tree for 25.86 seconds.

Alicia Weber performed 25 consecutive L chin-ups on a tree branch in one minute.