American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Southern Catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides), State: MD
Description Appears very healthy.
Description Appears very healthy.
Location Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD
This champion Southern Catalpa of Maryland made its debut on the National Register of Champion Trees in 2017. 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
| STATS | |
|---|---|
| Tree circumference | 251 inches |
| height | 75 feet |
| crown spread | 82 feet |
| Total points | 347 |
| LOCATION | Baltimore, MD |
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| Nominated By | Charles and Karen Curlett |
| Year Nominated | 2017 |
| Date Crowned | 2017-08-15 |
| Year Last Measured | 2016 |
| Record Reference # | 5882 |
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