American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Oleander (Nerium oleander), State: AZ
Description
Description
Location Sun City, AZ
This champion Oleander of Arizona made its debut on the National Register of Champion Trees in 2014. 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.
| STATS | |
|---|---|
| Trunk circumference | 65 inches |
| height | 30 feet |
| crown spread | 27 feet |
| Total points | 102 |
| LOCATION | Maricopa, AZ |
|---|---|
| Nominated By | Russell T. Gates and Larry B. Wright |
| Year Nominated | 2003 |
| Date Crowned | 2014-04-16 |
| Year Last Measured | 2013 |
| Record Reference # | 3197 |
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