hello all.
Had a dissapointing visit to Pennsbury manor today, home of
William
Penn, well I guess not too disappointingPendle Hill Sept 2005. I thought there would
be some
big trees on a property as old as that, but no. Found a
co-champion
Persimmon and a champion Corylus. Can't say I ever saw a Corylus
that
could be considered a tree. Measured a thick, but short
Sassafras too. I
then visited the retired National champion Catalpa bignoniodes
in
Newtown Pa. Wow what a huge tree!, but de-throned for now.
Measurements are below.
Persimmon 74' tall 86"CBH 51' avg sprd. said to be a
seedless
variety that can be eaten without frost to the fruit. I found
that
interesting. Co champ for Pa.
Corylus 25' tall 15"CBH 41' avg
spread champ for Pa.
The corylus was multi-stemmed,about a dozen or so. I measured
the largest stem at dbh. then the height and spread of the
entire shrub/tree. I really expected to find some older trees
due to the age of the property, but apparently it was all run
down, and then redone in the 40's.
Sassafras 65' tall 123"CBH 41' avg spread. Not huge, but I
don't
think the registered champion from 93' is still there. The other
champ
from Wayne Pa is definitely gone. If anyone has a bigger one,
let me
know the numbers and location.
The Catalpa weighed in at 71' tall 271" CBH and 75' avg
sprd.
I also recieved my laser range finder in the mail today!
Bushnell
Yardage pro trophy. I am ready to get serious.
SE PA
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