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I didn't make it to Fairmount on Thursday. I hit some serious
traffic in the AM, and detoured to Valley Forge park. Valley
Forge is home to several champion trees, and some big sycamores.
Here is what I found. I am sure there are more trees here also.
the Maxwell Sycamore
20.9 X 119.9
the Maxwell Black Walnut, state champ
18.1 X 93.9
the Laffayette Sycamore, yes another one named after the same
guy!
23.2 X 89.4
the Tindle Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana), state champ
8'6 X 42.9
the Potts Blackhaw Viburnum, state champ
2.4 X 19.9
Hackberry
12.9 X 74.4
Hackberry 2 I think this is the state champ tree, but it is
unclear on it's location.
the Pawling Sycamore
21.4 X 83 142' avg spread!! (longest spread was
147')
I also stopped by the Delaware county community college and
checked on a couple of champs there.
Zelkova serrata, state champ This is amazing, because this tree
was only introduced in 1864!
22.2 X 92
Southern Magnolia, state champ
5.8 X 57.2
15.6 X 86.1
I will get to Fairmount sooner or later. I didn't feel so bad
after I saw John's coverage. I have calls into the park folks,
as they will be able to tell us where the big ones are.
Hopefully.
Some pics
for the Valley Forge trip report. Also one additional tree I call the chimney. It was a 18' CBH sycamore that had no top, but is alive. I was able to stand inside with my arms outstretched and look up to the sky. It had been burned out by someone.
Scott
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