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Photo by Berri Gerjuoy (Dec 25, 2013)
Identity
Scientific NameQuercus alba
Common NameWhite Oak
Nickname“Primeval Oak”
TownLitchfield
ID225208
AliveYes
Measurements
Points353
Circumference235 in
Height95 ft
Average Spread93 ft
Report
Nominated byMarty Aligata (Mar 5, 2011)
Measured byMarty Aligata (Dec 25, 2013)
Remarks
From Matthies: "This tree, standing Mrs. Babbitt's house, is said to be a real primeval oak under which the last bear roaming at large in Litchfield was killed."
Notes
This is a tree noted in Matthies' book.