Eucalyptus at the cemetery -- Rancho Cordova CA
Posted by: 
sbcamper
N 38° 35.850 W 121° 16.210
10S E 650639 N 4273531
Many Eucalyptus are brittle and fall or are removed before reaching this size. Largest of six at this location. Diameter is over 6 feet.
Circumference plus over 15 feet.
Waymark Code: WME25R
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/24/2012
Views: 2
They were favored by the pioneers of the west, because they were fastgrowing and fragrant. There used to be many roads that were shaded and bordered by these trees. Many are coastlly located.
They have a flower and seed pod. Therefore, self seeding in some places.
This tree is over 5 feet in circumference. 45 + feet tall. It has several neighbors, slightly smaller.
In one image, the tree obscures the entire fence panel.
Genus/Species: Eucalyptus (coastal)
Height: 45
Girth: 15
Method of obtaining height: Sighting along a 45 degree angle
Method of obtaining girth: Arm reaching
Location type: Other public property
Age: 150
Historical significance:
It was probably a visual landmark for the Folsom Road and an early boundary for a land grant.
Planter: Kilgore family ?
Website reference: [Web Link]
Walk time: 1
Parking coordinates: Not Listed
Photograpy coordinates: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
A closeup picture of your GPS receiver in your hand, with the tree in the background, is required. If the tree is on private property, this closeup photograph with the tree in the background may be taken from the nearest public vantage point without actually going to the tree.
The required photograph does not need to show the entire tree, but the individual tree must be recognizable.