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: WMJQ1N
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/16/2013
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.
Genus/Species: California Pepper Tree (Schinus molle)
Height: 30
Girth: 2
Method of obtaining height: Sighting along a 45 degree angle
Method of obtaining girth: Arm reaching
Location type: Private property
Age: 183
Historical significance:
Oldest Pepper Tree in California
Planter: Fr. Antonio Peyri
Walk time: 3
Website reference: Not listed
Parking coordinates: Not Listed
Photograpy coordinates: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
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The required photograph does not need to show the entire tree, but the individual tree must be recognizable.