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White Mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: White Mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa), State: FL
Description Destroyed by Hurricane Irma, 2017.

Location Monroe, FL

White MANGROVE

Laguncularia racemosa

This champion White Mangrove of Florida made its debut on the list of American Forests Champion Trees in , as it is the largest known tree of its species in the country. By recognizing these champions, we recognize the beauty and critical ecosystem services provided by our biggest and oldest trees.

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STATUS Champion
Tree circumference 0
height 0
crown spread 0
Total points 0

LOCATION Monroe, FL
Nominated by Gary Eckerson
Year Nominated 2009
Date crowned

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Guettarda elliptica

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Annona glabra

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Pisonia (Pisonia rotundata)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Pisonia (Pisonia rotundata), State: FL
Description Destroyed by Hurricane Irma, 2017.
Tree has some damage but seems healthy. Photograph by Micah Pace and Mark Torok. Mark Torok is pictured with the tree. Larger image on CD. Updated 10/19/07.

Location Monroe, FL

PISONIA

Pisonia rotundata

This champion Pisonia of Florida made its debut on the list of American Forests Champion Trees in , as it is the largest known tree of its species in the country. By recognizing these champions, we recognize the beauty and critical ecosystem services provided by our biggest and oldest trees.

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STATUS Champion
Tree circumference 0
height 0
crown spread 0
Total points 0

LOCATION Monroe, FL
Nominated by Robert W. Ehrig
Year Nominated 1994
Date crowned

Other Champion Trees

Gordonia lasianthus

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Pisonia brunoniana

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Hypelate trifoliata

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Southeastern Coralbean (Erythrina herbacea)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Southeastern Coralbean (Erythrina herbacea), State: FL
Description 3/30/2017 – DEAD

Location Brevard, FL

Southeastern CORALBEAN

Erythrina herbacea

This champion Southeastern Coralbean of Florida made its debut on the list of American Forests Champion Trees in , as it is the largest known tree of its species in the country. By recognizing these champions, we recognize the beauty and critical ecosystem services provided by our biggest and oldest trees.

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STATUS Champion
Tree circumference 36
height 26
crown spread 26
Total points 69

LOCATION Brevard, FL
Nominated by Dawn Witherington
Year Nominated 2009
Date crowned

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Drypetes diversifolia

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Sideroxylon salicifolium

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Jacquinia keyensis

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Twinberry Stopper (Myrcianthes fragrans)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Twinberry Stopper (Myrcianthes fragrans), State: FL
Description Former National Champion, removed from Florida program due to lack of response from landowner. The tree is located on an Indian archeological site (mound) dated back to the Calusa period. There are numerous cabbage palms, sugarberry, and other Simpsons stopper on site.

Location Okeechobee, FL

Twinberry STOPPER

Myrcianthes fragrans

This champion Twinberry Stopper of Florida made its debut on the list of American Forests Champion Trees in , as it is the largest known tree of its species in the country. By recognizing these champions, we recognize the beauty and critical ecosystem services provided by our biggest and oldest trees.

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STATUS Champion
Tree circumference 36
height 38
crown spread 23
Total points 80

LOCATION Okeechobee, FL
Nominated by Dale Armstrong
Year Nominated 2009
Date crowned

Other Champion Trees

Myrcianthes fragrans

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Eugenia confusa

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Eugenia foetida

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Florida Silverpalm (Coccothrinax argentata)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Florida Silverpalm (Coccothrinax argentata), State: FL
Description Destroyed by Hurricane Irma, 2017. Originally nominated by Clifford Shaw & George Avery. Lost some crown size, probably due to hurricane. Photograph by Micah Pace. Mark Torok pictured with the tree. Larger image on CD. Updated 9/17/2013

Location Monroe, FL

Florida SILVERPALM

Coccothrinax argentata

This champion Florida Silverpalm of Florida made its debut on the list of American Forests Champion Trees in , as it is the largest known tree of its species in the country. By recognizing these champions, we recognize the beauty and critical ecosystem services provided by our biggest and oldest trees.

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STATUS Champion
Tree circumference 0
height 0
crown spread 0
Total points 0

LOCATION Monroe, FL
Nominated by Monay Markey
Year Nominated 1976
Date crowned

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Drypetes lateriflora

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Osmanthus americanus

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Rhizophora mangle

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Blue Cypresspine (Callitris glaucophylla)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Blue Cypress-pine (Callitris glaucophylla), State: FL
Description 3/20/2018 – Tree is missing with signs of removal.

Location Manatee, FL

Blue CYPRESS-PINE

Callitris glaucophylla

This champion Blue Cypress-pine of Florida made its debut on the list of American Forests Champion Trees in , as it is the largest known tree of its species in the country. By recognizing these champions, we recognize the beauty and critical ecosystem services provided by our biggest and oldest trees.

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STATUS Champion
Tree circumference 0
height 0
crown spread 0
Total points 0

LOCATION Manatee, FL
Nominated by Steven Spezia
Year Nominated 1975
Date crowned

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Reynosia septentrionalis

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Eugenia confusa

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Licaria triandra

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Papaya (Carica papaya)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Papaya (Carica papaya), State: FL
Description DECEASED – 8/22/2016. Native to S. FL hammocks and a vigorous member of post-hurricane regrowth.

Location Sarasota, FL

PAPAYA

Carica papaya

This champion Papaya of Florida made its debut on the list of American Forests Champion Trees in , as it is the largest known tree of its species in the country. By recognizing these champions, we recognize the beauty and critical ecosystem services provided by our biggest and oldest trees.

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STATUS Champion
Tree circumference 36
height 40
crown spread 10
Total points 79

LOCATION Sarasota, FL
Nominated by Edward Flowers
Year Nominated 2009
Date crowned

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Quercus austrina

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Planera aquatica

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Gleditsia aquatica

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Forest Digest: September 23, 2018

September 23rd, 2018|Tags: , , , |

Find out the latest in forest news!

Recently discovered African bird already facing extinction due to forest destruction – The Independent

Willard’s sooty boubou was recently confirmed as a new species. At the same time, the bird is already considered endangered due to threats from farming and political unrest.

El calor es un problema de salud: sembremos árboles (Heat Is a Health Issue – City Trees are a Solution) – Univision Noticias

American Forests CEO Jad Daley discusses how heat hurts our most vulnerable communities the hardest, and how urban trees are an essential part of the solution.

Homer residents experiment with a tree from Alaska’s prehistoric past – Alaska Public Media

Climate change may be taking forests back in time as warmer temperatures create new growth patterns.

(Montana) 2018 fire season much less expensive than 2017 – KULR8

For some states, storms and rainy seasons have lowered the cost impacts of fire seasons.

What Happened in San Francisco Must Not Stay in San Francisco – World Resources Institute

Post-Global Climate Action Summit, businesses, cities and states must take the zeal of climate change action to their own communities to continue making progress.

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Forest Digest: September 23, 2018

September 23rd, 2018|

Find out the latest in forest news in this week’s Forest Digest!

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September 17th, 2018|

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Forest Digest: September 16, 2018

September 16th, 2018|

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Willow Oak (Quercus phellos)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Willow Oak (Quercus phellos), State: VA
Description

Location Mathews County, VA

Willow OAK

Quercus phellos

This champion Willow Oak of Virginia made its debut on the list of American Forests Champion Trees in 2018, as it is the largest known tree of its species in the country. By recognizing these champions, we recognize the beauty and critical ecosystem services provided by our biggest and oldest trees.

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STATUS Champion
Tree circumference 318
height 114
crown spread 108
Total points 459

LOCATION Mathews County, VA
Nominated by Eric Wiseman
Year Nominated 2018
Date crowned 2018-09-21

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Quercus phellos

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Quercus phellos

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Quercus rubra

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Northern red Oak (Quercus rubra)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Northern red Oak (Quercus rubra), State: VA
Description This tree was nominated by 4-h member Jacob Heath as part of a big tree contest held in Washington County.

Location Washington County, VA

Northern red OAK

Quercus rubra

This champion Northern red Oak of Virginia made its debut on the list of American Forests Champion Trees in 2018, as it is the largest known tree of its species in the country. By recognizing these champions, we recognize the beauty and critical ecosystem services provided by our biggest and oldest trees.

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STATUS Champion
Tree circumference 285
height 131
crown spread 118
Total points 446

LOCATION Washington County, VA
Nominated by Jacob Heath
Year Nominated 2017
Date crowned 2018-09-20

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Quercus rubra

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Quercus rubra

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Quercus michauxii

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