Pennsylvania Tall Tree Tally
Dale Luthringer, environmental education specialist Cook Forest State Park
Will Blozan, President Eastern Native Tree Society, master arborist, research technician Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Robert Leverett, Executive Director Eastern Native Tree Society, principal architect Eastern Old Growth Forest Conference Series
Dr. Lee Frelich, Director Hardwood Ecology-University of Minnesota
Dr. Robert VanPelt, forest ecologist-University of Washington
Dr. Tom Diggins, ecology professor-Youngstown State University
Dr. Bruce Kershner, forest ecologist
Dr. Jack Williams, biology professor-Clarion State University
Gary Beluzo, biology professor-Holyoke Community College
Jack Soban, master architect
Colby Rucker, master arborist (deceased), past President Eastern Native Tree Society
Ron Busch, arborist
Scott Wade, arborist
Jess Riddle, ecologist
John Eicholz, mathematician
Edward Forrest Frank, geologist
Bill Sweeney, environmental education specialist supervisor Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
Carl Harting, research technician
Gerry Horowitz, research technician
valid as of 5/17/05
Species CBH Height Location Date County Method Nominator Champion Status
E. white pine 11.1 182.1 CFSP-Forest Cathedral 04/21/05 Clarion laser-clinometer Blozan/Luthringer/Riddle 5th tallest in E. U.S.
tuliptree 10.9 158.6 Fairmont Park-Philadelphia 10/04/03 Philadelphia laser-clinometer Blozan Northeast
E. hemlock 12 145.7 CFSP-Seneca Forest Special Mgmt Area 10/06/04 Clarion laser-clinometer Luthringer Northeast
white ash 8.3 139.7 Ricketts Glen State Park-Maple Spring Run 09/15/04 Luzerne laser-clinometer Luthringer Pennsylvania
sycamore 11.4 139 Fairmont Park-Philadelphia 10/04/03 Philadelphia laser-clinometer Blozan Pennsylvania
black cherry 11.4 137.3 CFSP-Seneca Forest Special Mgmt Area 04/23/05 Clarion tape drop Blozan/Busch Northeast
red maple 7.8 136.6 Wintergreen Gorge-PSU Behrend 04/19/03 Erie laser-clinometer Luthringer Northeast
N. red oak 9.7 135.2 Fairmont Park-Philadelphia 10/04/03 Philadelphia laser-clinometer Blozan Pennsylvania
bitternut hickory 6.7 134.2 Fairmont Park-Philadelphia 10/05/03 Philadelphia laser-clinometer Blozan Pennsylvania
Norway spruce 10.2 132.7 Anders Run N.A (Irvine plantation) Irvine, PA 04/22/05 Warren laser-clinometer Blozan Northeast
green ash 8.7 132 Fairmont Park-Philadelphia 10/04/03 Philadelphia laser-clinometer Blozan Northeast
Am. beech N/A 127.5 CFSP-Seneca Forest Special Mgmt Area 04/23/05 Clarion laser-clinometer Eicholz/Leverett/Luthringer Pennsylvania
white oak 10.6 127.3 CFSP-Forest Cathedral 04/21/05 Forest laser Luthringer Northeast
cucumbertree 8.7 125.6 Wintergreen Gorge-PSU Behrend 10/12/04 Erie laser-clinometer Luthringer Northeast
cottonwood 8.5 125.4 Coho Property 05/06/05 Erie laser-clinometer Luthringer Pennsylvania
slippery elm 6.7 124.6 Walnut Creek Gorge-Erie, PA 02/22/04 Erie laser-clinometer Luthringer Northeast
sugar maple 5.7 123.4 Wintergreen Gorge-PSU Behrend 04/19/03 Erie laser-clinometer Luthringer Pennsylvania
silver maple 9.7 123.3 Allegheny River Islands Wilderness Area-King Island 06/20/05 Forest laser-clinometer Luthringer Eastern U.S.
Am. Basswood 6.5 123.2 Ricketts Glen State Park-Glens N.A. 09/15/04 Luzerne laser-clinometer Luthringer Pennsylvania
black walnut 5.4 121.1 Fairmont Park-Philadelphia 10/04/03 Philadelphia laser-clinometer Blozan Pennsylvania
shagbark hickory 7.5 118.2 Edgemont (39 56.710N x 75 28.179W 07/02/05 Deleware laser-clinometer Wade  
mockernut hickory 8.7 117.6 Sisters of St. Francis-Philadelphia 03/21/05 Deleware laser-clinometer Wade
black oak 9.6 116.7 Fairmont Park-Philadelphia 10/04/03 Philadelphia laser-clinometer Blozan
black locust 7.6 116.5 Walnut Creek Gorge-Millfair Rd, Fairview, PA 01/18/03 Erie laser-clinometer Luthringer Pennsylvania
pignut hickory 7.6 115.9 Our Lady of Angels Convent-Aston, PA 03/21/05 Deleware laser-clinometer Wade
sweet cherry 5.7 113.5 Fairmont Park-Philadelphia 10/04/03 Philadelphia laser-clinometer Blozan
Colorado blue spruce 5.4 112.8 CFSP-Forest/Breezemont Rd. 04/24/05 Clarion laser-clinometer Luthringer Eastern U.S.?
European larch 10.6 (2x) 111.5 Anders Run N.A (Irvine plantation) Irvine, PA 04/14/04 Warren laser-clinometer Luthringer Northeast
chestnut oak 5.4 111.1 CFSP-River Cabin Flats 2nd bench 12/18/02 Forest laser-clinometer Luthringer Northeast
swamp white oak 10.4 111 Anders Run N.A (Irvine plantation) Irvine, PA 04/14/04 Warren laser-clinometer Luthringer Northeast
black gum 8.6 109.5 Hemlocks N.A. 09/16/04 Perry laser-clinometer Luthringer Northeast
black birch 4.6 107.9 CFSP-Seneca Forest Special Mgmt Area 04/24/05 Clarion laser-clinometer Eicholz Pennsylvania
shellbark hickory 7.9 105.5 Our Lady of Angels Convent-Aston, PA 03/21/05 Deleware laser-clinometer Wade
yellow birch 5.4 104.9 CFSP-Seneca Forest Special Mgmt Area 04/24/05 Clarion laser-clinometer Eicholz Pennsylvania
butternut 5.8 104.6 Elk Creek-Coho Property 10/02/03 Erie laser-clinometer Luthringer Pennsylvania
bigtooth aspen 10.8 101.5 Walnut Creek Gorge-Millfair Rd, Fairview, PA 03/28/04 Erie laser-clinometer Luthringer
sassafras 4.3 100.5 Wintergreen Gorge-PSU Behrend 10/12/04 Erie laser-clinometer Luthringer Pennsylvania
common hackberry 6.4 99.1+ Allegheny River Islands Wilderness Area-Crull Island 09/07/04 Warren laser-clinometer Luthringer Northeast
red pine 4.4 96.4 Lebo Run Red Pine Natural Area 09/09/03 Lycoming laser-clinometer Luthringer Pennsylvania
Carolina hickory 9.2 95.9 Morris Arboretum-Philadelphia, PA 08/30/05 laser-clinometer Wade Pennsylvania
pitch pine 4.3 95.3 Black Bear Cabins-Cooksburg, PA 08/11/05 Jefferson laser-clinometer Luthringer Northeast
red spruce 4.8 94.6 Bear Meadows N.A. 04/07/04 Centre laser-clinometer Luthringer
Japanese zelkova 22.2 92 Deleware County Community College 04/28/05 Deleware laser-clinometer Wade
balsam fir 6.8 91.8 Anders Run N.A (Irvine plantation) Irvine, PA 04/14/04 Warren laser-clinometer Luthringer Eastern U.S.?
scarlet oak 8.1 90.1+ CFSP-Clarion River Trail 08/10/05 Jefferson laser-clinometer Luthringer
Am. elm 12.1 90 77 South St. Clarion 04/18/03 Clarion laser-clinometer Luthringer/Williams
yellow buckeye 11.3 91.6 Cook Estate 05/28/05 Forest laser-clinometer Luthringer
giant sequoia 12.3 86.2 Cheyney, PA (31' avg spread) 07/20/05 Deleware laser-clinometer Wade
southern magnolia 15.6 86.1 Deleware County Community College 04/28/05 Deleware laser-clinometer Wade
honey locust 4.3 85 Buckaloons Recreation Area 04/22/05 Warren laser-clinometer Frelich/Luthringer
E. red cedar 5.6 83.9 MacBeth's Cabins 03/25/05 Jefferson laser-clinometer Luthringer
moss cypress 6.1 83.5 Buckaloons Recreation Area 04/22/05 Warren laser-clinometer Blozan
black spruce 4.9 82.1 Bear Meadows N.A. 04/07/04 Centre laser-clinometer Luthringer
quaking aspen N/A 78.1+ Walnut Creek Gorge-Fairview, PA 02/08/04 Erie laser Luthringer
Am. chestnut 3.4 75 CFSP-Foundation Ridge 08/04/05 Forest laser-clinometer Harting
E. hophornbeam 1.9 71.8 Tionesta Scenic Area 12/17/02 McKean laser Luthringer
white birch 3.1 71.6+ Lebo Run Red Pine Natural Area 09/09/03 Lycoming laser Luthringer
black willow 21 (multi) 69.9 Woodcock Dam 09/28/03 Venango laser-clinometer Luthringer
juneberry 2 65.4+ CFSP-Longfellow Trail 01/14/03 Clarion laser-clinometer Blozan/Luthringer
sweetgum 5.4 63.3 Franklin City Park 08/13/05 Venango laser-clinometer Harting
Am. chestnut 3.9 62 Daniels Rd.-Brockway, PA 07/12/04 Jefferson laser-clinometer Frank/Luthringer
musclewood 8.6 42.9 Valley Forge 04/28/05 Chester laser-clinometer Wade
flowering dogwood 1.8 38.7 CFSP-Fire Tower 05/28/05 Clarion laser-clinometer Frank/Luthringer
witch hazel 0.8 37.8 CFSP-Seneca Forest Special Mgmt Area 07/09/03 Clarion laser-clinometer Luthringer/Cohen 3rd tallest in E. U.S.
Hercules club 1.5 35.4 Parker Dam SP-Abbott Hollow Trail 10/02/02 Clearfield laser-clinometer Luthringer/Rensel
hawthorn 4.6 34.1 CFSP-River Road 07/29/04 Forest laser-clinometer-pole Luthringer
staghorn sumac 1.9 28.5 CFSP-River/Troutman Run Rd 09/12/05 Forest pole Frank/Harting
mountain maple 1.4 25.5 Lower Jerry Run N.A. 08/09/04 Cameron laser-clinometer Luthringer
apple N/A 25.3 CFSP-Paved Trail 05/23/04 Clarion pole Frank
great rhododendron 0.9 20 CFSP-Fire Tower 12/18/02 Clarion laser-clinometer Luthringer
blackhaw viburnum 2.4 19.9 Valley Forge 04/28/05 Montgomery laser-clinometer Wade
hobblebush viburnum 0.4 16.9 Snyder-Middleswarth Natural Area 05/19/05 Snyder laser-clinometer Luthringer/Sweeney
spicebush 0.8 16.7 Walnut Creek Gorge-Erie, PA 02/11/05 Erie laser-clinometer Luthringer
mountain holly 0.8 16.7 Snyder-Middleswarth Natural Area 05/19/05 Snyder laser-clinometer Luthringer/Sweeney
mountain laurel 0.4 14.6 CFSP-Fire Tower 12/18/02 Clarion laser-clinometer Luthringer
common winterberry holly 0.63 12.5 CFSP-Forest Cathedral 07/02/03 Clarion pole Luthringer
Pennsylvania Tall Tree Tally
Dale Luthringer, environmental education specialist Cook Forest State Park
Will Blozan, President Eastern Native Tree Society, master arborist, research technician Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Robert Leverett, Executive Director Eastern Native Tree Society, principal architect Eastern Old Growth Forest Conference Series
Dr. Lee Frelich, Director Hardwood Ecology-University of Minnesota
Dr. Robert VanPelt, forest ecologist-University of Washington
Dr. Tom Diggins, ecology professor-Youngstown State University
Dr. Bruce Kershner, forest ecologist
Dr. Jack Williams, biology professor-Clarion State University
Gary Beluzo, biology professor-Holyoke Community College
Jack Soban, master architect
Colby Rucker, master arborist (deceased), past President Eastern Native Tree Society
Ron Busch, arborist
Scott Wade, arborist
Jess Riddle, ecologist
John Eicholz, mathematician
Edward Forrest Frank, geologist
Bill Sweeney, environmental education specialist supervisor Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
Carl Harting, research technician
Gerry Horowitz, research technician
valid as of 5/17/05
Species CBH Height Location Date County Method Nominator Champion Status
E. white pine 11.1 182.1 CFSP-Forest Cathedral 04/21/05 Clarion laser-clinometer Blozan/Luthringer/Riddle 3rd tallest in E. U.S.
tuliptree 10.9 158.6 Fairmont Park-Philadelphia 10/04/03 Philadelphia laser-clinometer Blozan Northeast
E. hemlock 12 145.7 CFSP-Seneca Forest Special Mgmt Area 10/06/04 Clarion laser-clinometer Luthringer Northeast
white ash 8.3 139.7 Ricketts Glen State Park-Maple Spring Run 09/15/04 Luzerne laser-clinometer Luthringer Pennsylvania
sycamore 11.4 139 Fairmont Park-Philadelphia 10/04/03 Philadelphia laser-clinometer Blozan Pennsylvania
black cherry 11.4 137.3 CFSP-Seneca Forest Special Mgmt Area 04/23/05 Clarion tape drop Blozan/Busch Northeast
red maple 7.8 136.6 Wintergreen Gorge-PSU Behrend 04/19/03 Erie laser-clinometer Luthringer Northeast
N. red oak 9.7 135.2 Fairmont Park-Philadelphia 10/04/03 Philadelphia laser-clinometer Blozan Pennsylvania
bitternut hickory 6.7 134.2 Fairmont Park-Philadelphia 10/05/03 Philadelphia laser-clinometer Blozan Pennsylvania
Norway spruce 10.2 132.7 Anders Run N.A (Irvine plantation) Irvine, PA 04/22/05 Warren laser-clinometer Blozan Northeast
green ash 8.7 132 Fairmont Park-Philadelphia 10/04/03 Philadelphia laser-clinometer Blozan Northeast
Am. beech N/A 127.5 CFSP-Seneca Forest Special Mgmt Area 04/23/05 Clarion laser-clinometer Eicholz/Leverett/Luthringer Pennsylvania
white oak 10.6 127.3 CFSP-Forest Cathedral 04/21/05 Forest laser Luthringer Northeast
cucumbertree 8.7 125.6 Wintergreen Gorge-PSU Behrend 10/12/04 Erie laser-clinometer Luthringer Northeast
cottonwood 8.5 125.4 Coho Property 05/06/05 Erie laser-clinometer Luthringer Pennsylvania
slippery elm 6.7 124.6 Walnut Creek Gorge-Erie, PA 02/22/04 Erie laser-clinometer Luthringer Northeast
sugar maple 5.7 123.4 Wintergreen Gorge-PSU Behrend 04/19/03 Erie laser-clinometer Luthringer Pennsylvania
silver maple 9.7 123.3 Allegheny River Islands Wilderness Area-King Island 06/20/05 Forest laser-clinometer Luthringer Eastern U.S.
Am. Basswood 6.5 123.2 Ricketts Glen State Park-Glens N.A. 09/15/04 Luzerne laser-clinometer Luthringer Pennsylvania
black walnut 5.4 121.1 Fairmont Park-Philadelphia 10/04/03 Philadelphia laser-clinometer Blozan Pennsylvania
shagbark hickory 7.5 118.2 Edgemont (39 56.710N x 75 28.179W 07/02/05 Deleware laser-clinometer Wade  
mockernut hickory 8.7 117.6 Sisters of St. Francis-Philadelphia 03/21/05 Deleware laser-clinometer Wade
black oak 9.6 116.7 Fairmont Park-Philadelphia 10/04/03 Philadelphia laser-clinometer Blozan
black locust 7.6 116.5 Walnut Creek Gorge-Millfair Rd, Fairview, PA 01/18/03 Erie laser-clinometer Luthringer Pennsylvania
pignut hickory 7.6 115.9 Our Lady of Angels Convent-Aston, PA 03/21/05 Deleware laser-clinometer Wade
sweet cherry 5.7 113.5 Fairmont Park-Philadelphia 10/04/03 Philadelphia laser-clinometer Blozan
Colorado blue spruce 5.4 112.8 CFSP-Forest/Breezemont Rd. 04/24/05 Clarion laser-clinometer Luthringer Eastern U.S.?
European larch 10.6 (2x) 111.5 Anders Run N.A (Irvine plantation) Irvine, PA 04/14/04 Warren laser-clinometer Luthringer Northeast
chestnut oak 5.4 111.1 CFSP-River Cabin Flats 2nd bench 12/18/02 Forest laser-clinometer Luthringer Northeast
swamp white oak 10.4 111 Anders Run N.A (Irvine plantation) Irvine, PA 04/14/04 Warren laser-clinometer Luthringer Northeast
black gum 8.6 109.5 Hemlocks N.A. 09/16/04 Perry laser-clinometer Luthringer Northeast
black birch 4.6 107.9 CFSP-Seneca Forest Special Mgmt Area 04/24/05 Clarion laser-clinometer Eicholz Pennsylvania
shellbark hickory 7.9 105.5 Our Lady of Angels Convent-Aston, PA 03/21/05 Deleware laser-clinometer Wade
yellow birch 5.4 104.9 CFSP-Seneca Forest Special Mgmt Area 04/24/05 Clarion laser-clinometer Eicholz Pennsylvania
butternut 5.8 104.6 Elk Creek-Coho Property 10/02/03 Erie laser-clinometer Luthringer Pennsylvania
bigtooth aspen 10.8 101.5 Walnut Creek Gorge-Millfair Rd, Fairview, PA 03/28/04 Erie laser-clinometer Luthringer
sassafras 4.3 100.5 Wintergreen Gorge-PSU Behrend 10/12/04 Erie laser-clinometer Luthringer Pennsylvania
common hackberry 6.4 99.1+ Allegheny River Islands Wilderness Area-Crull Island 09/07/04 Warren laser-clinometer Luthringer Northeast
red pine 4.4 96.4 Lebo Run Red Pine Natural Area 09/09/03 Lycoming laser-clinometer Luthringer Pennsylvania
Carolina hickory 9.2 95.9 Morris Arboretum-Philadelphia, PA 08/30/05 laser-clinometer Wade Pennsylvania
pitch pine 4.3 95.3 Black Bear Cabins-Cooksburg, PA 08/11/05 Jefferson laser-clinometer Luthringer Northeast
red spruce 4.8 94.6 Bear Meadows N.A. 04/07/04 Centre laser-clinometer Luthringer
Japanese zelkova 22.2 92 Deleware County Community College 04/28/05 Deleware laser-clinometer Wade
balsam fir 6.8 91.8 Anders Run N.A (Irvine plantation) Irvine, PA 04/14/04 Warren laser-clinometer Luthringer Eastern U.S.?
scarlet oak 8.1 90.1+ CFSP-Clarion River Trail 08/10/05 Jefferson laser-clinometer Luthringer
Am. elm 12.1 90 77 South St. Clarion 04/18/03 Clarion laser-clinometer Luthringer/Williams
yellow buckeye 11.3 91.6 Cook Estate 05/28/05 Forest laser-clinometer Luthringer
giant sequoia 12.3 86.2 Cheyney, PA (31' avg spread) 07/20/05 Deleware laser-clinometer Wade
southern magnolia 15.6 86.1 Deleware County Community College 04/28/05 Deleware laser-clinometer Wade
honey locust 4.3 85 Buckaloons Recreation Area 04/22/05 Warren laser-clinometer Frelich/Luthringer
E. red cedar 5.6 83.9 MacBeth's Cabins 03/25/05 Jefferson laser-clinometer Luthringer
moss cypress 6.1 83.5 Buckaloons Recreation Area 04/22/05 Warren laser-clinometer Blozan
black spruce 4.9 82.1 Bear Meadows N.A. 04/07/04 Centre laser-clinometer Luthringer
quaking aspen N/A 78.1+ Walnut Creek Gorge-Fairview, PA 02/08/04 Erie laser Luthringer
Am. chestnut 3.4 75 CFSP-Foundation Ridge 08/04/05 Forest laser-clinometer Harting
E. hophornbeam 1.9 71.8 Tionesta Scenic Area 12/17/02 McKean laser Luthringer
white birch 3.1 71.6+ Lebo Run Red Pine Natural Area 09/09/03 Lycoming laser Luthringer
black willow 21 (multi) 69.9 Woodcock Dam 09/28/03 Venango laser-clinometer Luthringer
juneberry 2 65.4+ CFSP-Longfellow Trail 01/14/03 Clarion laser-clinometer Blozan/Luthringer
sweetgum 5.4 63.3 Franklin City Park 08/13/05 Venango laser-clinometer Harting
Am. chestnut 3.9 62 Daniels Rd.-Brockway, PA 07/12/04 Jefferson laser-clinometer Frank/Luthringer
musclewood 8.6 42.9 Valley Forge 04/28/05 Chester laser-clinometer Wade
flowering dogwood 1.8 38.7 CFSP-Fire Tower 05/28/05 Clarion laser-clinometer Frank/Luthringer
witch hazel 0.8 37.8 CFSP-Seneca Forest Special Mgmt Area 07/09/03 Clarion laser-clinometer Luthringer/Cohen 5th tallest in E. U.S.
Hercules club 1.5 35.4 Parker Dam SP-Abbott Hollow Trail 10/02/02 Clearfield laser-clinometer Luthringer/Rensel
hawthorn 4.6 34.1 CFSP-River Road 07/29/04 Forest laser-clinometer-pole Luthringer
staghorn sumac 1.9 28.5 CFSP-River/Troutman Run Rd 09/12/05 Forest pole Frank/Harting
mountain maple 1.4 25.5 Lower Jerry Run N.A. 08/09/04 Cameron laser-clinometer Luthringer
apple N/A 25.3 CFSP-Paved Trail 05/23/04 Clarion pole Frank
great rhododendron 0.9 20 CFSP-Fire Tower 12/18/02 Clarion laser-clinometer Luthringer
blackhaw viburnum 2.4 19.9 Valley Forge 04/28/05 Montgomery laser-clinometer Wade
hobblebush viburnum 0.4 16.9 Snyder-Middleswarth Natural Area 05/19/05 Snyder laser-clinometer Luthringer/Sweeney
spicebush 0.8 16.7 Walnut Creek Gorge-Erie, PA 02/11/05 Erie laser-clinometer Luthringer
mountain holly 0.8 16.7 Snyder-Middleswarth Natural Area 05/19/05 Snyder laser-clinometer Luthringer/Sweeney
mountain laurel 0.4 14.6 CFSP-Fire Tower 12/18/02 Clarion laser-clinometer Luthringer
common winterberry holly 0.63 12.5 CFSP-Forest Cathedral 07/02/03 Clarion pole Luthringer