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Subalpine Fir (Abies lasiocarpa)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Subalpine Fir (Abies lasiocarpa), State: WA
Description

Location Olympic National Park, WA

Subalpine FIR

Abies lasiocarpa

This champion Subalpine Fir of Washington 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 252
height 125
crown spread 26
Total points 384

LOCATION Olympic National Park, WA
Nominated by Stephen Arno, Oscar Sedergren
Year Nominated 1965
Date crowned

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Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra), State: WA
Description

Location Seattle, Washelli Cemetery, WA

Austrian PINE

Pinus nigra

This champion Austrian Pine of Washington 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 150
height 102.42
crown spread 55
Total points 266

LOCATION Seattle, Washelli Cemetery, WA
Nominated by
Year Nominated
Date crowned 2018-09-04

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English Oak (Quercus robur)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: English Oak (Quercus robur), State: WA
Description

Location Olympia, WA

English OAK

Quercus robur

This champion English Oak of Washington 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 238
height 118
crown spread 104
Total points 382

LOCATION Olympia, WA
Nominated by Ascending the Giants
Year Nominated
Date crowned 2018-09-05

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Coast Douglasfir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Coast Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), State: WA
Description Approximately 600 years old – no crown damage.

Location Lake Quinault, WA

Coast DOUGLAS-FIR

Pseudotsuga menziesii

This champion Coast Douglas-fir of Washington 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 581
height 293.67
crown spread 66.25
Total points 891

LOCATION Lake Quinault, WA
Nominated by
Year Nominated
Date crowned 2018-09-05

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Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra), State: WA
Description Surrounded by other trees, including sumacs, but is the only large sumac.

Location , WA

Smooth SUMAC

Rhus glabra

This champion Smooth Sumac of Washington 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 26
height 35.42
crown spread 29.5
Total points 69

LOCATION , WA
Nominated by
Year Nominated
Date crowned 2018-09-05

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Rhus microphylla

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Rhus copallinum

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Honeylocust (Gleditsia triacanthos)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Honeylocust (Gleditsia triacanthos), State: NH
Description

Location Sullivan County, NH

HONEYLOCUST

Gleditsia triacanthos

This champion Honeylocust of New Hampshire 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 202
height 99
crown spread 91.5
Total points 324

LOCATION Sullivan County, NH
Nominated by
Year Nominated
Date crowned 2018-09-05

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Bigcone Douglasfir (Pseudotsuga macrocarpa)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Bigcone Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga macrocarpa), State: CA
Description Mt. Baldy Village (in County field-MD 8.22.07)

Location Angeles National Forest, CA

Bigcone DOUGLAS-FIR

Pseudotsuga macrocarpa

This champion Bigcone Douglas-fir of California 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 269
height 165
crown spread 94
Total points 458

LOCATION Angeles National Forest, CA
Nominated by William Maxwell
Year Nominated 1945
Date crowned 2018-09-05

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Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis), State: VA
Description A very healthy tree with multiple branches. Circumference measured 4′ above ground.

Location Fairfax, VA

Eastern REDBUD

Cercis canadensis

This champion Eastern Redbud 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 132
height 30
crown spread 39
Total points 172

LOCATION Fairfax, VA
Nominated by Jeff Kirwan and Robert Vickers
Year Nominated
Date crowned 2018-09-04

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Shore Pine (Pinus contorta)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Shore Pine (Pinus contorta), State: WA
Description Two tops, one is declining

Location Bryant, WA

Shore PINE

Pinus contorta

This champion Shore Pine of Washington 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 152
height 124
crown spread 40
Total points 286

LOCATION Bryant, WA
Nominated by Ron Brightman
Year Nominated
Date crowned 2018-09-04

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Pinus balfouriana

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California Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: California Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica), State: WA
Description Largest of many stems

Location Seattle, WA

California HAZEL

Corylus cornuta var. californica

This champion California Hazel of Washington 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 34
height 44.92
crown spread 53.5
Total points 92

LOCATION Seattle, WA
Nominated by
Year Nominated
Date crowned 2018-09-04

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