19950701 The Big Tree Champions of MD DNR

1995 The Big Tree Champions of MD DNR

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The Big Tree Champions of Maryland 1995

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The trees listed are organized by alphabetically by scientific name. The group below is A to Cha. Included in the listing are: firs, maples, buckeyes, tree of heaven, mimosa, hazel alder, serviceberry, hercules club, paw paw, birch trees, mulberrys, boxwoods, musclewoods, hickorys, chestnuts, catalpas, cedars, hackberries, katsuratrees, redbuds, and cedars. Section 2, Section 3, and Section 4 list other trees. So if you do not see the tree you are looking for check out the other sections and you will find what you need.

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Species : Balsam fir (Abies balsamea)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 7' 4"
Height: 70'
Crown spread: 35'
Points: 166.8
Owner and location: Bernard C. Boykin, Ruxton, Baltimore Co.

Species : White fir (Abies concolor)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 7' 4"
Height: 70'
Crown spread: 35'
Points: 166.8
Owner and location: St Mary's Catholic Ch., Upper Marlboro, Prince George's Co.

Species : Fraser fir (Abies fraseri)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 7' 4"
Height: 70'
Crown spread: 35'
Points: 166.8
Owner and location: Philip V. W. Dodds, Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co.

Species : Grand fir (Abies grandis)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 9' 4"
Height: 102'
Crown spread: 48'
Points: 226
Owner and location: Phil and Karen Saba, Olney, Montgomery Co.

Species : Nordman fir (Abies nordmanniana)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 9' 2"
Height: 86'
Crown spread: 37'
Points: 205.3
Owner and location: Franz Burda, Easton, Talbot Co.

Species : Grand fir (Abies grandis)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 9' 4"
Height: 102'
Crown spread: 48'
Points: 226
Owner and location: Phil and Karen Saba, Olney, Montgomery Co.

Species : Hedge maple (Acer campestre)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 9' 3"
Height: 61'
Crown spread: 35'
Points: 180.75
Owner and location: Henry and Josephine Magness, BelAir, Harford Co.

Species : Paperback maple (Acer griseum)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 2' 6"
Height: 27'
Crown spread: 18'
Points: 61.5
Owner and location: City of Baltimore - Cylburn Arboretum, Baltimore, Baltimore City

Species : Chalk maple (Acer leucoderme)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 1' 8"
Height: 29'
Crown spread: 17'
Points: 53.3
Owner and location: Howard Co. Rec & Parks, Ellicott City, Howard Co.

Species : Boxelder (Acer negundo)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 15' 0"
Height: 78'
Crown spread: 84'
Points: 279
Owner and location: O'Brien Reality, Dunkirk, Calvert Co.

Species : Black maple (Acer nigrum)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 8' 4"
Height: 81'
Crown spread: 62'
Points: 196.5
Owner and location: Harford Glen Env. Ed. Ctr, Bel Air, Harford Co.

Species : Italian maple (Acer opalus)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 1' 6"
Height: 18'
Crown spread: 16'
Points: 40
Owner and location: City of Baltimore - Cylburn Arboretum, Baltimore, Baltimore City.

Species : Cutleaf maple (Acer ornatum dentatum)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 2' 10"
Height: 22'
Crown spread: 40'
Points: 66
Owner and location: Anthony Ladd, Oxford, Talbot Co.

Species : Japanese maple (Acer palmatum)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 12' 0"
Height: 17'
Crown spread: 56'
Points: 175
Owner and location: Richard H. Farquhar, Ashton, Montgomery Co.

Species : Japanese cutleaf weeping maple (Acer palmatum ornatum dentatum)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 1'10"
Height: 15'
Crown spread: 19'
Points: 41.8
Owner and location: Dr. William Gatewood, Darlington, Harford Co.

Species : Norway maple (Acer platanoides)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 16' 1"
Height: 71'
Crown spread: 84'
Points: 285
Owner and location: Mrs. Thomas Cadwalder, Joppa, Harford Co.

Species : Red maple (Acer rubrum)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 15' 2"
Height: 90'
Crown spread: 84'
Points: 293
Owner and location: RR. J. Angermier, Greenock, Anne Arundel Co.

Species : Silver maple (Acer saccharinum)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 25' 5"
Height: 84'
Crown spread: 103'
Points: 414.75
Owner and location: John Henrici, Silver Spring, Montgomery Co.

Species : Sugar maple (Acer saccharum)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 22' 5"
Height: 51'
Crown spread: 47'
Points: 331.8
Owner and location: Richard Cropp, Kitzmiller, Garrett Co.

Species : Painted maple (Acer truncatum mono)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 2' 6"
Height: 33'
Crown spread: 30'
Points: 70.5
Owner and location: City of Baltimore Cylburn Arboretum, Baltimore, Baltimore City.

Species : Ohio buckeye (Aesculus glabra)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 14' 2"
Height: 82'
Crown spread: 66'
Points: 268.5
Owner and location: Mrs. Sophia Powell, Cumberland, Allegany Co.

Species : Horsechestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 13' 5"
Height: 89'
Crown spread: 57'
Points: 264.3
Owner and location: David Banner, West River, Anne Arundel Co.

Species : Yellow buckeye (Aesculus octandra)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 12' 6"
Height: 91'
Crown spread: 54'
Points: 254.5
Owner and location: Milton J. Fiery, III, Glencoe, Baltimore Co.

Species : Red buckeye (Aesculus pavia)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 2' 7"
Height: 27'
Crown spread: 32'
Points: 76
Owner and location: Mrs. Wilcox, Port Republic, Calvert Co.

Species : Tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 12' 7"
Height: 90'
Crown spread: 73'
Points: 259.25
Owner and location: Grace Dowell, Sunderland, Calvert Co.

Species : Mimosa (Albizia julibrissin)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 9' 2"
Height: 39'
Crown spread: 69'
Points: 166.3
Owner and location: Grant Tate, Eldersburg, Carroll Co.

Species : Hazel alder (Alnus serrulata)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 0' 10"
Height: 21'
Crown spread: 14'
Points: 34.5
Owner and location: Colby B. Rucker, Arnold, Anne Arundel Co.

Species : Serviceberry (Amelanchier aborea)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 10' 1"
Height: 39'
Crown spread: 30'
Points: 167.5
Owner and location: State of Maryland, Grantsville, Garrett Co.

Species : Hercules club (Aralia spinosa)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 1' 3"
Height: 22'
Crown spread: 14'
Points: 40.5
Owner and location: Mrs. Wilfred B. Hathaway, Churchville, Harford Co.

Species : Paw paw (Asimina triloba)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 2' 4'
Height: 35'
Crown spread: 26'
Points: 69.5
Owner and location: Alice Ferguson Foundation, Accokeek, Prince George's Co.

Species : River birch (Betula nigra)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 17' 3"
Height: 81'
Crown spread: 96'
Points: 312
Owner and location: Mitchellville, Prince George's Co.

Species : Paper birch (Betula papyrifera)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 5' 11"
Height: 49'
Crown spread: 46'
Points: 131.5
Owner and location: Richard Anderson, Silver Spring, Montgomery Co.

Species : European white birch (Betula pendula)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 3' 10"
Height: 49'
Crown spread: 20'
Points: 100
Owner and location: Richard Allen, Silver Spring, Montgomery Co.

Species : European white birch (Betula pendula)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 6' 4"
Height: 49'
Crown spread: 54'
Points: 138.5
Owner and location: Scientists Cliffs Association, Port Republic, Calvert Co.

Species : Grey birch (Betula populifolia)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 8' 7"
Height: 68'
Crown spread: 50'
Points: 183.5
Owner and location: Mrs. James D. Spruill, Parkton, Baltimore Co.

Species : River birch (Betula nigra)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 17' 3"
Height: 81'
Crown spread: 96'
Points: 312
Owner and location: Mitchellville, Prince George's Co.

Species : Paper birch (Betula papyrifera)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 5' 11"
Height: 49'
Crown spread: 46'
Points: 131.5
Owner and location: Richard Anderson, Silver Spring, Montgomery Co.

Species : European white birch (Betula pendula)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 3' 10"
Height: 49'
Crown spread: 20'
Points: 100
Owner and location: Richard Allen, Silver Spring, Montgomery Co.

Species : European white birch (Betula pendula)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 6' 4"
Height: 49'
Crown spread: 54'
Points: 138.5
Owner and location: Scientisis Cliffs Association, Port Republic, Calvert Co.

Species : Grey birch (Betula populifolia)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 8' 7"
Height: 68'
Crown spread: 50'
Points: 183.5
Owner and location: Mrs. James D. Spruill, Parkton, Baltimore Co.

Species : Paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 6' 6"
Height: 59'
Crown spread: 36'
Points: 146
Owner and location: City of Baltimore, Baltimore, Baltimore City Co.

Species : Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 2' 6"
Height: 31'
Crown spread: 22'
Points: 66.5
Owner and location: Kevin E. Dayhoff, Westminster, Carroll Co.

Species : Musclewood (Carpinus caroliniana)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 4' 2"
Height: 56'
Crown spread: 45'
Points: 117.3
Owner and location: Howard Co. Rec & Parks, Ellicott City, Howard Co.

Species : Bitternut hickory (Carya cordiformis)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 12' 7"
Height: 125'
Crown spread: 42'
Points: 286.5
Owner and location: Dr. Hiroshi Nakazawa, Baltimore, Baltimore Co.

Species : Pignut hickory(Carya glabra)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 8' 6"
Height: 127'
Crown spread: 60'
Points: 244
Owner and location: US Fish and Wildlife Service, Laurel, Prince George's Co.

Species : Pecan(Carya ilinoensis)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 15' 4"
Height: 134'
Crown spread: 95'
Points: 341.8
Owner and location: Hampton Nat. Hist. Site, Towson, Baltimore Co.

Species : Shellbark Hickory(Carya laciniosa)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 10' 6"
Height: 87'
Crown spread: 68'
Points: 330
Owner and location: A.D. Farquar, Sandy Springs, Montgomery Co.

Species : Red hickory(Carya ovalis)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 7' 8"
Height: 80'
Crown spread: 55'
Points: 185.8
Owner and location: Southeast Washington, Keedysville, Washington Co.

Species : Shadbark hickory(Carya ovata)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 14' 9"
Height: 90'
Crown spread: 116'
Points: 296
Owner and location: James and Kathleen Suite, Edgewater, Anne Arundel County.

Species : Pale-leaved hickory(Carya pallida)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 11' 4"
Height: 100'
Crown spread: 62'
Points: 251.5
Owner and location: State of Maryland, St. Leonard, Calvert Co.

Species : Mockernut hickory(Carya tomentosa)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 14' 10"
Height: 108'
Crown spread: 65'
Points: 302.25
Owner and location: MNCPPC, Upper Marlboro, Prince George's Co.

Species : Japanese chestnut(Castanea crenata)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 11' 3"
Height: 47'
Crown spread: 54'
Points: 195.5
Owner and location: M. Dorsey Wright, Centerville, Queen Anne's Co.

Species : American Chestnut(Castanea dentata)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 7' 3"
Height: 75'
Crown spread: 36'
Points: 171
Owner and location: American Chestnut Land Trust, Port Republic, Calvert Co.

Species : Chinese chestnut(Castanea mollissima)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 17' 0"
Height: 53'
Crown spread: 62'
Points: 272.5
Owner and location: MD Dept. of natural Resources, Upper Marlboro, Prince George's Co.

Species : Allegheny chinkapin(Carya ovata)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 7"
Height: 16'
Crown spread: 16'
Points: 27
Owner and location: Southern Middle School, Lusby, Calvert Co.

Species : Southern catalpa(Catalpa bignonioides)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 17' 2"
Height: 68'
Crown spread: 73'
Points: 292.3
Owner and location: Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Curlett, Ruxton, Baltimore Co.

Species : Northern catalpa(Catalpa speciosa)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 18' 1"
Height: 76'
Crown spread: 79'
Points: 312.75
Owner and location: Darnestown Civic Association, Darnestown, Montgomery Co.

Species : Blue atlas cedar(Cedrus atlantica)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 9' 7"
Height: 52'
Crown spread: 76'
Points: 186
Owner and location: Landmark Sta. Townhomes, Germantown, Montgomery Co.

Species : Deodar cedar(Cedrus deodara)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 7' 4"
Height: 76'
Crown spread: 40'
Points: 174
Owner and location: McCrilis Gardens, Bethesda, Montgomery Co.

Species : Lebanon cedar(Cedrus libani)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 11' 4"
Height: 64'
Crown spread: 78'
Points: 219.5
Owner and location: Hampton Nat. Hist. Site, Towson, Baltimore Co.

Species : Hackberry(Celtis occidentalis)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 18' 0"
Height: 87'
Crown spread: 82'
Points: 325.5
Owner and location: Howard Williams, Boyds, Montgomery Co.

Species : Kasuretree(Cercidiphyllum japonicum)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 7' 9"
Height: 59'
Crown spread: 40'
Points: 162
Owner and location: Park Raven Apartments, Baltimore, Baltimore City Co.

Species : Redbud(Cercis canadensis)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 3' 2"
Height: 28'
Crown spread: 39'
Points: 75.75
Owner and location: William Flury, Bethesda, Montgomery Co.

Species : Port-orford cedar(Chamaecyparis lawsoniana)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 9' 5"
Height: 61'
Crown spread: 39'
Points: 183.75
Owner and location: Jack Schumacher, Gaithersburg, Montgomery Co.

Species : Japanese falsecypress(Chamaecyparis pisifera)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 6' 4"
Height: 63'
Crown spread: 23'
Points: 144.75
Owner and location: Tracy Batteson, Port Republic, Calvert Co.

Species : Atlantic white cedar(Chamaecyparis thyoides)
Circumference at 4 1/2 ft: 8' 8"
Height: 73'
Crown spread: 28'
Points: 184
Owner and location: City of Salisbury, Salisbury, Wicomico Co.

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