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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | PPR/0052 | |
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| Registered By: | Sawatzky, N. | |
| Genus: | Populus | |
| Species: | deltoides | |
| Common names: | eastern cottonwood, | |
| Height: | 24.38 m | |
| Diameter: | 80.9 cm | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 13.72 m | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 191 |
Location
| Suburb: | |
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| City/Town: | MacGregor |
| Region: | Portage la Prairie |
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| General Notes: |
This large cottonwood tree is located along the south side of Trans Canada highway four miles east of MacGregor.
Affectionately known as the (south) 'Half-Way Tree' because of its proximity between Brandon and Winnipeg, this is one of the most recognizable trees in the province (see also the (north) Half-Way Tree here PPR/0054). It has been recorded in several historical articles, and even had a song written about it. It would be a shame if anything were to happen to this tree, and would leave a big hole in the local landscape(Sawatzky, N., 2015). See Kim Reimer Live - The Half Way Tree on Youtube |
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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | PPR/0052 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Sawatzky, N. |
| Registration Category: | Provincial Heritage Tree- Notable Tree |
| General Notes: |
This large cottonwood tree is located along the south side of Trans Canada highway four miles east of MacGregor.
Affectionately known as the (south) 'Half-Way Tree' because of its proximity between Brandon and Winnipeg, this is one of the most recognizable trees in the province (see also the (north) Half-Way Tree here PPR/0054). It has been recorded in several historical articles, and even had a song written about it. It would be a shame if anything were to happen to this tree, and would leave a big hole in the local landscape(Sawatzky, N., 2015). See Kim Reimer Live - The Half Way Tree on Youtube |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Populus | |
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| Species: | deltoides | |
| Common names: | eastern cottonwood, | |
| Given Name: | The Half-Way Tree | |
| Height: | 24.38m | |
| Height measurement method: | Estimated | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 254 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 0.0000 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 80.9 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 15.24m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 12.19m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 13.72m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
1919 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 107 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | Fair | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | (none) | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 191 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Physically Present: | Yes | |
| Heritage Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 02 Oct 2015 | Sawatzky, N. |
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Images
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Danton Unger/CTV News | 20 Sep 2022 |
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Danton Unger/CTV News | 20 Sep 2022 |