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Photo by Berri Gerjuoy (Mar 15, 2025)
Identity
Scientific NameLiriodendron tulipifera
Common NameTulip Tree
Nickname“John LeShane Tulip Tree”
TownVernon
ID225128
AliveYes
Measurements
Points282
Circumference130 in
Height140 ft
Average Spread49 ft
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Nominated byJohn LeShane (Oct 27, 2009)
Measured byMarty Aligata (Mar 15, 2025)
Location
Lat / Long41.80947, -72.44663
AddressValley Falls Park, Valley Falls Road, Vernon CT 06066
DirectionsFrom Valley Falls Park, head south on the Hop River Linear Rail Trail for about 0.8 mi. Tree is east of trail (down-slope) and west of brook. Use GPS coordinates.