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Photo by Marty Aligata (Jan 24, 2025)
Identity
Scientific NamePinus strobus
Common NameEastern White Pine
TownSimsbury
ID128010
AliveYes
Measurements
Points266
Circumference122 in
Height135 ft
Average Spread36 ft
Report
Nominated byEd Richardson (Apr 14, 1990)
Measured byMarty Aligata, Berri Gerjuoy, & Frank Kaputa
(Jan 23, 2021)
(Jan 23, 2021)
Location
Lat / Long41.873773,-72.80969
AddressBelden Forest, Beldenwoods Road, Simsbury CT
DirectionsFrom Rt. 10, go west on Rt. 167, then north on Firetown Rd. to Belden Forest. Tree is 1' from trail on south side about 0.3 mi. from entry on Beldenwood Rd.
Remarks
This tree is located in Belden Forest, which is part of the Old-Growth Forest Network. It was first measured for Connecticut's Notable Trees by Ed Richardson in 1990.He noted at the time that there were many large white pines, but this appeared to be the largest. Some of the trees in Belden Forest date back 150 years. https://www.oldgrowthforest.net/ct-belden-forest