Oldest Pepper Tree in California - Oceanside, CA
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N 33° 13.924 W 117° 19.187
11S E 470205 N 3677059
The seeds for this tree were planted in 1830.
Waymark Code: WMJQ87
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/17/2013
Views: 5
Located on the grounds of Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside, California, a sign at the site informs us that this tree was planted with seeds by Fr. Antonio Peyri. The seeds had been brought by a sailor from Peru.
The tree is in the Mission's garden.
Historic Event:
First pepper tree ever planted in California.
Year: 1830
Species: pepper
Approximate Age: 183
Location: Oceanside, CA
Website: Not listed
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