LARGEST -- Black Cottonwood Tree in the United States
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member ddtfamily
N 45° 04.712 W 123° 03.084
10T E 495954 N 4991675
The largest black cottonwood in the U.S. at historic Willamette Mission Park
Waymark Code: WMHYP1
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 08/28/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
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The largest black cottonwood tree in the United States is located at the historic Willamette Mission State Park in Marion County, Oregon. The tree, scientific name "Populus Tirchocarpa," is believed to have started growing around the year 1734. According to the almost 20 year old sign, it is 158 feet tall with a circumference of 26ft, 8 inches and a spread of 110 feet.

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Type of documentation of superlative status: Sign at the site

Location of coordinates: At the sign

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