National Champion - European Alder - Davenport, IA
N 41° 32.707 W 090° 34.398
15T E 702405 N 4602116
This European Alder became the National Champion in 1995
Waymark Code: WMY0V
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 11/07/2006
Views: 76
This Champion is located at Davenport, Iowa, in a botanical garden known as Vander Veer Park. Enjoy a relaxing day in the park as you wander the paths, view the ducks in the pond, look at the various gardens, and see this Big Tree.
Located right next to the parking lot, this tree is an easy access for the handicapped.
Genus/Species: European Alder - Alnus glutinosa
Height: 70
Girth: 9
Method of obtaining height: Reliable source
Method of obtaining girth: Reliable source
Location type: Park
Website reference: [Web Link]
Walk time: 1
Age: Not Listed
Historical significance: Not listed
Planter: Not listed
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.