American Forests National Tree Register, Species: California black Oak (Quercus kelloggii), State: CA
Description Confirmed by Bill Morrison, the CA BT Coordinator as the California state champion.
Description Confirmed by Bill Morrison, the CA BT Coordinator as the California state champion.
Location Tuolumne, CA
California black OAK
Quercus kelloggii
This champion California black Oak of California made its debut on the list of American Forests Champion Trees in 2016, 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 | 281 |
| height | 91 |
| crown spread | 78 |
| Total points | 392 |
| LOCATION | Tuolumne, CA |
|---|---|
| Nominated by | Carl Casey, Bob Huntington |
| Year Nominated | 2008 |
| Date crowned | 2016-09-23 |
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