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The Lansdowne Sycamore (pics)
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Posted by
c2g 6 (
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Sat, Sep 22, 12 at 23:37
| I stop to take a look at this tree about once a year and finally took a few photos. I had an apartment a few blocks away about 15 years ago, and it might have been the first tree I really looked at with amazement. My inspiration for becoming a tree nut.
The garbage can provides some perspective, but this is a massive tree. Enjoy.
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RE: The Lansdowne Sycamore (pics)
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| I'm normally not really impressed by big trees because my lot in filled with oaks and huge redwoods, but that tree is fabulous! I would love to see it in person. |
RE: The Lansdowne Sycamore (pics)
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| Some of the largest sycamore specimens I have seen (in pictures) completely lack a central leader like the one shown however nearly every youthful sycamore I have seen has a strong tendency to develop (or redevelop) a central leader until the trees are 30-40' tall. I have seen several examples locally of trees much larger than 40' and most have multiple leaders. This leaves me very confused... Awesome tree, thanks for sharing John |
RE: The Lansdowne Sycamore (pics)
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| Jeez. That trunk girth is something. Thanks, Dax |
RE: The Lansdowne Sycamore (pics)
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| There are many champion trees in Eastern Pa, I would love to go out that way. Alot of the Champion oaks are out that way too. |
RE: The Lansdowne Sycamore (pics)
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- Posted by c2g 6 (My Page) on
Sun, Sep 23, 12 at 22:59
RE: The Lansdowne Sycamore (pics)
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RE: The Lansdowne Sycamore (pics)
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| If I get out that way I'll try to see it. There are 2 Champions near me, 1 red oak in Perryopolis Pa and 1 red or white oak near Footdale, Pa both about 8 miles approx from me but they are among other trees and without a GPS I can't find them. I am probably a stones throw from them but can't pick them out among the other trees. I may bug my friend with a fancy phone if they have GPS on them. Lots of people think it's nuts to go look at trees, especially to drive a good distance away. Well, lots of people do it in the fall, but I mean the tree collectively. I'll try and fit it in a trip to Virginia beach or New Jersey, maybe next spring. |
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