Champions

Wulfskaar · Dec 15, 2022

Bonsai Nut said:
Easily. More like 4' if they are in the ground in a good location. You can defoliate them twice per summer and they won't bat an eye.

Mine only grew about 6-8" in their first year. I'm hoping for some better growth. I may have to transplant one or two into the ground.

rustygarden · Oct 24, 2023

I don't really know the size of this tree , we saw it yesterday on a walk in the historic area of Oregon City American Sycamore Circa 1776 by the sign . Thought it was pretty impressive .

markyscott · Oct 24, 2023

rustygarden said:
I don't really know the size of this tree , we saw it yesterday on a walk in the historic area of Oregon City American Sycamore Circa 1776 by the sign . Thought it was pretty impressive .View attachment 514421 View attachment 514422 View attachment 514423 View attachment 514424

Interesting bark texture on that sycamore!

markyscott · Oct 24, 2023

The Virginia state champion tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) is on private land in the Bull Run mountains.

Forrestford · Oct 25, 2023

Sweet thread.
Big oak at Norfolk botanical gardens in Virginia.

Forrestford · Oct 27, 2023

A few more from the NoBoGards.
When I lived in Virginia, the wife and I would go walk there a few times a week.
If you’re ever in the area I recommend it.
Their Japanese garden is mature and very well done.

I forget the species…