Poilon - The oldest tree in Cape verde
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laranja
N 15° 06.755 W 023° 40.129
27P E 213142 N 1672520
The Poilon, an impressive kapok tree, probably one of the oldest trees in Cape Verde.
Waymark Code: WMEBA9
Location: Cabo Verde
Date Posted: 05/01/2012
Views: 11
Only a few kilometers from Assomada, in the center of Santigo island, the Poilon marks the local landscape. The tree is truly impressive and worth a visit. There are no signs pointing the way, so if you have some trouble finding the route, just ask to a local person and they will happily show you the way to the tree.
Genus/Species: Ceiba pentandra
Height: 132
Girth: 170
Method of obtaining height: Reliable source
Method of obtaining girth: Arm reaching
Location type: Other public property
Age: 500
Historical significance:
This tree is pointed as one of the older tree in Cape Verde, no one knows when it was planted, but by the height and trunk structure it's clearly very old.
Parking coordinates: N 15° 06.712 W 023° 40.126
Walk time: 3
Planter: Not listed
Website reference: 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.
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