Tree Description:
0-001 A giant native cottonwood (Populus deltoides) nearly 100′ tall and more than 23′ in circumference can be seen here, with interesting burl formations – it is thought to be the largest tree in Springfield and is being protected with structural cabling to help it withstand unusually severe storms.
Location:
39.824683 N, 89.659263 W
Map:
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Articles:
Historic tree gets help to weather future storms
Cottonwood leaf in the fall.
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