TALLEST -- Tropical Hazelnut Tree in Florida - Davie, FL
Posted by: 
Metro2
N 26° 04.404 W 080° 18.811
17R E 568659 N 2883993
This is one of several "Champion" trees at Flamingo Gardens.
Waymark Code: WMP09E
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 06/02/2015
Views: 1
The sign at this tree reads:
"Sterculia foetida
'Tropical Hazelnut'
'Indian Almond' or 'Poon Tree'
Family: Malvaceae
Native to tropical Asia, this fast growing tree can reach
heights of 100'. Our Florida champion is 76'. Its colorful red,
yellow, and purple flowers have an unpleasant aroma, but its
seeds are edible when roasted. Tropical Hazelnut is a
favorite food of the Giant Hornbill."
Another sign at Flamingo Gardens informs us:
"Champion Tree Collection
In 1983 the Florida Forest Service certified 21 trees at Flamingo
Gardens as 'Champion' trees, the largest trees of their species
in the State. Several of them may be the largest of their species
in the United States, but as they are non-native they are not
eligible for national certification. Several of the trees have since
been lost to senescence (old age), disease, or storm damage,
but other trees have been named champions in their place.
Flamingo Gardens contains the largest single collection of 'Champion' trees in the state of Florida. All Champion trees are identified with 'Champion' labels."
Type of documentation of superlative status: Signs at the site
Location of coordinates: the tree
Web Site: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:
Post one photo of the waymark that is a different view from the one on the page and describe your visit, including the date. Other information that you may regarding the waymark is encouraged. Neither you nor your GPSr need to appear in any photos!