American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Pringle Hawthorn (Crataegus coccinea var. pringlei), State: OH
Description Tree is in very healthy condition as of 3/26/2018. This is a native tree that originated on site by natural means. ID of tree was confirmed by Dr. Jim Phipps, author of Crataegus in FNA (vol.9). Tree was nominated for state Champion recognition on 1/3/2017.
Description Tree is in very healthy condition as of 3/26/2018. This is a native tree that originated on site by natural means. ID of tree was confirmed by Dr. Jim Phipps, author of Crataegus in FNA (vol.9). Tree was nominated for state Champion recognition on 1/3/2017.
Date of current photos: 3/25/2018
Location Portage, OH
Pringle HAWTHORN
Crataegus coccinea var. pringlei
This champion Pringle Hawthorn of Ohio made its debut on the list of American Forests Champion Trees in 2019, as it is the largest known tree of its species in the country. By recognizing these champions, we recognize the beauty and critical ecosystem services provided by our biggest and oldest trees.
STATUS | Champion |
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Tree circumference | 36 |
height | 26 |
crown spread | 25 |
Total points | 68 |
LOCATION | Portage, OH |
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Nominated by | Brian P. Riley |
Year Nominated | 2018 |
Date crowned | 2019-11-13 |
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