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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | WMR/0051 | |
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| Registered By: | Manitoba Forestry Association | |
| Genus: | Quercus | |
| Species: | macrocarpa | |
| Common names: | bur oak, | |
| Height: | 16.00 m | |
| Diameter: | 78.9 cm | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 8.00 m | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 157 |
Location
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| City/Town: | Souris, Manitoba |
| Region: | Western Manitoba |
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| General Notes:
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Officially designated as a Manitoba Heritage Tree - October 1, 2015.
One of Manitoba's oldest trees is situated in Victoria Park in the town of Souris. It is a bur oak, and is reputed to be at least 500 years old by local dignitaries and residents. Its gnarled appearance and somewhat decadent condition attest to advanced age. An appropriate sign bearing the title "Old Oak Tree" has been erected in the park to indicate the specific location of the tree. This historic old oak tree is mentioned in the book, "The Souris Plains" by G.A. McMorran, 1956. Source: Manitoba Forestry Association. 1987. Heritage Trees of Manitoba. Canadian Forest Service. Winnipeg, Manitoba. P. 12. |
Filename: NA.0051Q.macrocarpa.a.jpg, Image Credit: Kyla Maslaniec. All rights reserved. Permission must be obtained before any reuse of this image.
Tree Information x
| Identifier: | WMR/0051 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Manitoba Forestry Association |
| Registration Category: | Provincial Heritage Tree- Historic Tree |
| General Notes:
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Officially designated as a Manitoba Heritage Tree - October 1, 2015.
One of Manitoba's oldest trees is situated in Victoria Park in the town of Souris. It is a bur oak, and is reputed to be at least 500 years old by local dignitaries and residents. Its gnarled appearance and somewhat decadent condition attest to advanced age. An appropriate sign bearing the title "Old Oak Tree" has been erected in the park to indicate the specific location of the tree. This historic old oak tree is mentioned in the book, "The Souris Plains" by G.A. McMorran, 1956. Source: Manitoba Forestry Association. 1987. Heritage Trees of Manitoba. Canadian Forest Service. Winnipeg, Manitoba. P. 12. |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Quercus | |
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| Species: | macrocarpa | |
| Common names: | bur oak, | |
| Given Name: | The Old Oak Tree | |
| Height: | 16.00m | |
| Height measurement method: | Clinometer & Tape - tangent | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 248 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.3000 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 78.9 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 11.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 5.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 8.00m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
estimated to be 500+ years old e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | not known years | |
| Tree Health Description: | Tree is in a state of decline. | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | (none) | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 157 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Physically Present: | Yes | |
| Heritage Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 03 Sep 2015 | Kyla Maslaniec |
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Images
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Kyla Maslaniec | 03 Sep 2015 |
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Kyla Maslaniec | 03 Sep 2015 |