Chinquapin Oak tree - Dundas, Ontario
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stinger503
N 43° 16.303 W 079° 58.285
17T E 583468 N 4791502
A majestic 200 year old rare oak
Waymark Code: WMC91V
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 08/10/2011
Views: 2
Available for the public in Fisher's Mill Park, located across from the old Dundas Middle School, the Chinquapin Oak tree is estimated to be almost 200 years old. The tree is also on the Ontario Honour Roll of Trees.
Genus/Species: Quercus muehlenbergii
Height: 38
Girth: 8
Method of obtaining height: Sighting along a 45 degree angle
Method of obtaining girth: Tape
Location type: Park
Age: 200
Historical significance:
Rare and old
Website reference: [Web Link]
Walk time: 2
Planter: Not listed
Parking coordinates: Not Listed
Photograpy coordinates: Not Listed
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