# ProsperiTree (DD-659) > The Tree of Prosperity is a free kinetic show in the Rotunda of Wynn Macau, on the Macau peninsula. It isn't at Wynn Palace, the company's newer resort in Cotai. Macao's tourism office and Wynn describe an 11 m (about 38 ft) tree with 60 main limbs, more than 2,000 branches and 98,000 leaves made of 24-karat gold leaf and brass leaf, so the leaves aren't solid gold. During each show, a Chinese zodiac ceiling opens like an iris to reveal a 20 m LED screen and a crystal chandelier, and the tree rises from below the floor and turns to music while lights cycle through the seasons. A 2008 trade report credits mechanical engineering to McLaren Engineering, fabrication to Show Canada in Montreal and automation to Stage Technologies. The show's integrator dates the Tree of Prosperity show to 2006 and says a Dragon of Fortune show was added in 2010; the two alternate in the Rotunda. I found no source naming a designer 'Kevin McCurdy' or giving a cost of 'HKD 2 billion'. - Department: Locations (also Tech) - First published: 2025-10-10 - Last updated: 2025-10-10 - Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/prosperitree/ - Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department ## On the timeline - **c. 2006**: The Tree of Prosperity show debuts at Wynn Macau, by its show integrator's date - **2010**: A Dragon of Fortune show joins the Rotunda Full timeline: https://detailenjoyer.com/timeline/?case=prosperitree ## Quick facts - **DD-659-F01**: The Tree of Prosperity is about 11 m (38 ft) tall. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (Where it is))_ - **DD-659-F02**: Its 98,000 leaves are 24-karat gold leaf and brass leaf. _(Write-up · Exhibit C (Gold and brass))_ ## Write-up 98,000 leaves of gold and brass. Wynn Macau's tree rises from the rotunda floor on cue. 1. **Where it is**: The Tree of Prosperity is in the Rotunda of Wynn Macau on the Macau peninsula, not at Wynn Palace in Cotai. 2. **The numbers**: Macao's tourism office lists an 11 m tree with 60 main limbs, more than 2,000 branches and 98,000 leaves. 3. **Gold and brass**: The leaves are 24-karat gold leaf and brass leaf, not solid gold. 4. **The show**: A zodiac ceiling opens to reveal an LED screen, and the tree rises and turns to music. Show Canada fabricated it, and McLaren Engineering did the mechanics. 5. **A second act**: The Tree of Prosperity show dates to 2006. A Dragon of Fortune show was added in 2010, and the two alternate. ## Related case files - [Lux or Luxor (DD-686)](https://detailenjoyer.com/case/lux-or-luxor/): Another casino-resort spectacle - [Haus des Glockenspiels (DD-698)](https://detailenjoyer.com/case/haus-des-glockenspiels/): Another building with a timed mechanical show ## Reel vs. record - **Wrong resort**: the Tree of Prosperity is at Wynn Macau (the peninsula resort), not Wynn Palace in Cotai. - **Overstated**: the leaves are 24-karat gold leaf and brass leaf over a structure, not leaves 'made of 24 karat gold'. - **Unverified designer**: I found no source linking a 'Kevin McCurdy' to the tree. Trade press credits McLaren Engineering (mechanics), Show Canada (fabrication) and Stage Technologies (automation). Roger Thomas led Wynn's interior design. - **Unverified cost**: no source gives 'over HKD 2 billion' for the installation. For scale, that's about US$257 million. - **Missing context**: the tree is one of two alternating Rotunda shows, and a Dragon of Fortune show was added in 2010. ## Video: ProsperiTree: 98,000 Leaves of Gold and Brass - Duration: 28.0 s · Published: 2025-10-10 - File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/DPo14TnkhSm.mp4 ### Transcript DID YOU KNOW? The Tree of Prosperity at Wynn Palace, in Macau, is a stunning centerpiece that combines art, technology, and cultural symbolism. Standing at 38 ft tall, this golden tree boasts 98,000 meticulously crafted leaves made of 24 karat gold, symbolizing wealth and good fortune. Designed by renowned designer Kevin McCurdy, the tree rises from the floor in a dramatic display. The installation, which cost over HKD 2 billion to create, is a testament to luxury and craftsmanship. NOW YOU KNOW! ## Questions & answers **Q: Which resort has the Tree of Prosperity?** A: Wynn Macau, on the Macau peninsula. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Where it is) · Macao Government Tourism Office: Tree of Prosperity (shows and entertainment); Wynn Macau: Tree of Prosperity)_ **Q: About how tall is the tree?** A: About 11 m. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (The numbers) · Macao Government Tourism Office: Tree of Prosperity (shows and entertainment))_ **Q: How many leaves does it have?** A: 98,000. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (The numbers) · Macao Government Tourism Office: Tree of Prosperity (shows and entertainment))_ **Q: What are the leaves made of?** A: 24-karat gold leaf and brass leaf. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Gold and brass) · Macao Government Tourism Office: Tree of Prosperity (shows and entertainment); Wynn Macau: Tree of Prosperity)_ **Q: Which show alternates with the tree in the Rotunda?** A: The Dragon of Fortune, added in 2010. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (A second act) · Ptarmigan Integration: Wynn Macau rotunda show)_ ## Sources - [Macao Government Tourism Office: Tree of Prosperity (shows and entertainment)](https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/en/shows-and-entertainment/shows) - [Wynn Macau: Tree of Prosperity](https://www.wynnresortsmacau.com/en/wynn-macau/experiences/entertainment/tree-of-prosperity) - [FOH Magazine (Feb 6, 2008): Tree of Prosperity show blooms at Wynn Macau with Electrosonic audio](https://fohonline.com/newsroom/international-news/tree-of-prosperity-show-blooms-at-wynn-macau-with-electrosonic-audio/) - [Ptarmigan Integration: Wynn Macau rotunda show](https://ptarmiganintegration.com/wynn-macau/) ## Cite this case file Easterling, Marcus. "ProsperiTree." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-659, last updated Oct 10, 2025. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/prosperitree/