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Photo by Marty Aligata (May 27, 2020)
Identity
Scientific NameQuercus rubra
Common NameRed Oak
Nickname“Colvorcoresses Oak”
TownLitchfield
ID74081
AliveYes
Measurements
Points250
Circumference147.6 in
Height85 ft
Average Spread69 ft
Report
Nominated byGlenn Dreyer (Aug 28, 2002)
Measured byGlenn Dreyer (Aug 28, 2002)
Location
Lat / Long41.747085, -73.189131
AddressLitchfield CT 06759
DirectionsTREE IS ON EAST TOWN GREEN, NORTHEAST OF JUNCTION OF BANTAM RD. AND RT. 163.
Remarks
From Matthies: "This tree was planted in East Park in commemoration of the return of Rear Admiral George P. Colvorcoresses from the battle of Manila Bay, where he was Executive Officer on Dewey's flagship."
Notes
This is a historic tree.
This is a commemorative tree.
This is a tree noted in Matthies' book.