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Photo by Marty Aligata (Oct 23, 2011)
Identity
Scientific NameJuglans × bixbyi
Common NameBuart
TownChester
ID26002
AliveYes
Measurements
Points366
Circumference265 in
Height80 ft
Average Spread86 ft
Report
Nominated byMike Pochan (Jan 1, 1973)
Measured byEd Richardson (Sep 17, 2003)
Remarks
Originally identified as our native butternut (Juglans cinerea), DNA testing confirmed it to be a hybrid butternut. This was the case with all but one of our alleged butternuts. This tree was listed as the national champion butternut before the DNA testing.
Notes
This tree was a national champion from Mar 2000 to Mar 2008
also was a national co-champion from Jan 1990 to Mar 2000
Documents
- Certificate of Appreciation(Jan 1, 1998)
- Letter to Ed Richardson(Oct 10, 1989)
- Chester Boasts the Biggest Butternut Tree(Aug 23, 1988)
- A Pair of Giants(Sep 11, 1969)