Health & Fitness
"Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea" . . . OH MY!
There is actually a listing of the largest trees in our state? And a website, of course.It's like a Guinness Book of World Records but just for trees . . . and it's called " PA Big Trees".
Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea , OH MY!
Did you know that there is actually a listing of the largest trees in our state? And a website, of course.It’s like a Guinness Book of World Records but just for trees . . . and it’s called “ PA Big Trees”.
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Arborist Scott Wade works with Longwood Gardens, and he is also the volunteer who maintains this database of magnificent trees. The Copper Beech (fagus sylvatica f. purpurea) located at the Wayne Bed & Breakfast is splendid, and measures 176 inches in circumference-that’s 14 feet, 8 inches! Scott estimates it may possibly have been planted when the house was originally built in the 1890’s. You are welcome to come by the Wayne B&B Inn to see this tree towering close to 100 feet high.
Here’s an interesting article if you want to read more about Scott and his project, identifying big trees:
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http://www.phillymag.com/articles/scott-wade-king-of-pennsylvania-s-big-trees/
Scott’s scouting for more champion trees! So, if you think you have a large tree to add to this growing list, go to the website to get more information about nominating a “big tree”.
