American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla), State: WA
Description
Description
Location Olympic National Park, WA
This champion Western Hemlock of Washington 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.
| STATS | |
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| Tree circumference | 343 inches |
| height | 190 feet |
| crown spread | 50 feet |
| Total points | 546 |
| LOCATION | Jefferson, WA |
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| Nominated By | Robert L. Wood and Robert Van Pelt |
| Year Nominated | 1989 |
| Date Crowned | 2018-09-05 |
| Year Last Measured | 2018 |
| Record Reference # | 2979 |
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