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Washington Oak Sign
Photo by Glenn Dreyer (Oct 25, 2002)
Identity
Scientific NameQuercus alba
Common NameWhite Oak
Nickname“Washington Oak”
TownNew Milford
ID96001
AliveNo — this tree is dead
Measurements
Points342
Circumference240 in
Height73 ft
Average Spread115 ft
Report
Nominated byMel Bristol (Apr 14, 1985)
Measured byMel Bristol (Apr 14, 1985)
Location
Lat / Long41.640818, -73.484692
AddressGaylord Road, Gaylordsville CT
DirectionsFrom U.S. Rt. 7, go south on Gaylord Rd. Tree is on east side opposite Newton Rd. There are two split rail fences surrounding the tree with the intent of providing protection.
Notes
This is a historic tree.
This is a tree noted in Matthies' book.