Uncle Burts Tree, Vacaville, CA
N 38° 21.544 W 122° 00.098
10S E 587225 N 4246127
This tree has been an important part of California history.
Waymark Code: WMAVJ5
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 02/27/2011
Views: 12
The plaque on for this tree tells of its importance:
"Uncle Burts Tree
VACAVILLE
This famous Black Walnut tree has provided the nuts for starting over 100 walnut groves in California. It gave shade for travelers and their teams who enjoyed the Wykoff Ranch hospitality of the cool well water nearby. It is said to have been planted when Burt Wykoff (1886-1977) was born. Uncle Burt deeded that the tree is to remain in place until it dies. Uncle Burt is now gone, but his tree lives on.
Plaque dedicated year 2002.
Vacaville Historical Marker Committee"
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This tree is exceptional in that is assisted in the establishment of numerous groves of walnuts in California. Nuts from this tree were doubtless marketed nationwide.
Genus/Species: Juglan Nigra
Height: 47
Girth: 23
Method of obtaining height: Sighting along a 45 degree angle
Method of obtaining girth: Arm reaching
Location type: Private property
Age: 125
Historical significance:
This tree was the source tree for numerous groves of black walnut trees all over California.
Planter: The parents of Burt Wykoff
Website reference: [Web Link]
Walk time: 1
Parking coordinates: Not Listed
Photograpy coordinates: Not Listed
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