| The
Brooklet Oak |
James
Parton |
| Sep
18, 2007 22:21 PDT |
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Has anyone seen the Brooklet Oak? It is an impressive oak ( A
red oak, I
think ) located on Brooklet Street behind the parking garage.
Brooklet
street is located in front of the St. Joseph campus of Memorial
Mission
Hospital here in Asheville N.C. Mom told me about it after
noticing how
big it was as seen from inside the parking garage as she was
going to a
Dr. visit. Later I went back with her and visited the tree. It
was quite
impressive. It is close to 5' dbh! It is not impressively tall
but still
of fair height. Sometimes large or unusual trees can be found
outside of
a forested area. Even in a city.
James Parton |
| RE:
The Brooklet Oak |
Will
Blozan |
| Sep
19, 2007 03:51 PDT |
James,
I have not measured it but I know of it. Quality Forward, an
environmental
group in Asheville, had a big tree contest a few years ago. I
visited every
tree and measured them in all conventional dimensions (Girth,
height,
spread). The Brooklet Oak was not on the contender list but is
an impressive
tree- especially considering where it is growing! I'm am not
sure how it
survives!
Will
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| RE:
The Brooklet Oak |
James
Parton |
| Sep
19, 2007 08:04 PDT |
Will,
My mother lived in that area for a little while when growing up.
Back
when it was all houses there. Before the parking garage and Dr
buildings
were there. Of course, St. Joseph's across the street was there.
She
said the tree has been there as long as she can remember, but
said it
has grown some over the years. I have no idea how old the tree
is, but
mom is 60. Did you get the picture of the oak I sent to your
address?
I wonder if Quality Forward has a website? I will have to look.
James Parton
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