For seven holiday seasons, a 6-foot flocked Christmas tree has graced the lobby of Emeryvilla ... opened her front door to see nothing but scattered ornaments where the tree once stood.

Although there’s some overlap, each decade has its distinct hallmarks: glass ornaments in the ’50s, aluminum trees in the ’60s, flocked trees ... like red and green ribbons and strings ...

Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut into lengths of 6 feet or smaller. Remove all tinsel, ornaments, nails and tree stands. Green trees only; flocked trees will not be accepted. After Jan. 31, trees ...