American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata), State: MD
Description Tree has one large leader broken away 8′ up with new growth sprouting from it. Church will allow public to view tree.
Description Tree has one large leader broken away 8′ up with new growth sprouting from it. Church will allow public to view tree.
Location Churchville, MD
This champion Littleleaf Linden of Maryland made its debut on the National Register of Champion Trees in 2018. It is the largest known tree of its species in the country as reported to American Forests. This tree is recognized not only for its size but also the critical ecosystem services that it provides such a food and shelter for wildlife, its water purification abilities, and its role in absorbing CO2 from our atmosphere and storing carbon in its wood.
Photos credited to Brian Kelley
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Trunk circumference | 223 inches |
height | 83 feet |
crown spread | 74 feet |
Total points | 325 |
LOCATION | Harford, MD |
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Nominated By | R. Hendricksen |
Year Nominated | 2018 |
Date Crowned | 2018-09-05 |
Year Last Measured | 2014 |
Record Reference # | 6194 |
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