American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Tamarack (Larix laricina), State: MN
Description
Description
Location Brainerd, MN
This champion Tamarack of Minnesota 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.
| STATS | |
|---|---|
| Trunk circumference | 150 inches |
| height | 67 feet |
| crown spread | 69 feet |
| Total points | 234 |
| LOCATION | Crow Wing, MN |
|---|---|
| Nominated By | Jim and Anne Pierson |
| Year Nominated | 2017 |
| Date Crowned | 2017-08-15 |
| Year Last Measured | 2017 |
| Record Reference # | 5847 |
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