American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Western Juniper (Juniperus occidentalis), State: CA
Description okay health, large dead core 20′ in the top.
Description okay health, large dead core 20′ in the top.
Location Stanislaus National Forest, CA
This champion Sierra Juniper of California made its debut on the National Register of Champion Trees in 2015. 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 | |
|---|---|
| Trunk circumference | 481 inches |
| height | 78 feet |
| crown spread | 56 feet |
| Total points | 573 |
| LOCATION | Tuolumne, CA |
|---|---|
| Nominated By | J.R. Hall |
| Year Nominated | 1983 |
| Date Crowned | 2015-04-20 |
| Year Last Measured | 2015 |
| Record Reference # | 3036 |
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