National Champion - European Alder - Davenport, IA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 8Nuts MotherGoose
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
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Black Dog Trackers
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

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.
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