Big ole sycamore in union county   wad-@comcast.net
  Feb 13, 2007 21:15 PST 
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I am researching a book called Pen's Woods, as many of you know. Yesterday I received some pictures in the mail with a note about a big ole sycamore in Union County, Pa. In 1982 the circumference was 24' 6". The latest measurement is 27' 2". There is evidence in the pictures of a top being broken out a long time ago. I think I see a large creek or river in the background. Are any of my fellow ENTS near this tree and could officially check it out? Next to it is a springhouse that has seen better days that is supposed to be the oldest standing stone house in Union and Snyder counties. The tree doesn't have a limb until about 20-30 feet. It is believed to be 275-325 years old. The book also names another sycamore in Union county 1/4 mile below the Millmont Dam near Millmont in Lewis township. It was 27' cbh in 1982!! I hope it is still there! This one is believed to be 325 years old or more.

http://www.pabigtrees.com/trees/images/CC%2035%20Sycamore%20trunk%20small.jpg 

Sorry it is a picture of a picture that was blurry to begin with.

Scott
Re: Big ole sycamore in union county   djluth-@pennswoods.net
  Feb 14, 2007 08:16 PST 

Scott,

That sycamore looks just too darn big to be true! Unreal. The account of a
massive sycamore along the Allegheny River during Celeron's expedtion in 1748
now seems a little more believeable after seeing that pic.

Maybe it's a field in the background? Any idea on property owner? I rarely get
an opportunity these days to do exploring that far east. I'm just running
around too much between the park & Erie. But, every once & awhile I do get an
opportunity to drive past that area on I-80. Sure would be nice to drop down
and find it if that opportunity arises.

Dale
Re: Big ole sycamore in union county   wad-@comcast.net
  Feb 14, 2007 09:40 PST 
Dale

it is in town (don't have the name in front of me) behind an old meeting hall and across from the general store. I have a contact name and number of the Dr. that sent me the pics. I am more intrigued by the chance of a 30' tree near the Millmont dam. If it was 27' in 1982 and near water, it may be 30' by now. I may have to make a stop on my way to Cook in April to see these trees in person.

Scott