BVP, Ed and Mike,

Now that I am familiar with C. pisifera they seem to be turning up
everywhere. Bob, you have given me conifer fever, and I can't drive straight
anywhere- I am always looking high up for conifer crowns! (What's new?)



The biggest CHPI I have located in AVL so far are:

5'10" x 71.1' x 28' in Biltmore Forest (7 Stuyvescent Road) =148 points

6'4" x 78.3' x 28' in Black Mountain (East Cotton Ave.)= 161 points

7'3" x 75.7' x 35' in West Asheville (Carrier St.)= 172 points SSSWEEEETTTT
tree!



There is also a nice one on Baird Street in AVL but I am sure it is smaller
than the "top three" above. What awesome trees!


Also a nice (new NC Champ?) Rocky Mountain Douglas-fir in Biltmore Forest
at:

7'2" x 107' x 28' (336 Vanderbilt Road)= 200 points



And a gorgeous Virginia pine on Sunset Drive, AVL at:

6'9" x 101' x 39'= 192 points



BVP, you're right-- PINACEAE (AND OTHER CONIFER FAMILIES) RULES!!!



Will