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Tree Information x

Identifier: WPR/0202
Registered By: La France, K
Genus: Populus
Species: deltoides
Common names: eastern cottonwood,
Height: 28.50 m
Diameter: 186.2 cm
Avg. Crown Spread: 27.00 m
Champion Tree Score: 346

Location

Suburb: Armstrongs Point
City/Town: Winnipeg
Region: Winnipeg
   
 
General Notes:
Officially designated as a Manitoba Heritage Tree! (2018)

Middle Gate Cottonwood: This massive riverbank tree is the largest cottonwood found in the Armstrong Point neighborhood to date, and is sure to be one of the largest trees in Winnipeg, with a trunk circumference of 585 cm, and a canopy spread of 31 m. The tree appears to be in excellent health and is well-known within the arborist community in Winnipeg, as well as local residents. Nominated by Winnipeg arborist, C. Greisman.
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Tree Information x

Identifier: WPR/0202
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: La France, K
Registration Category: Provincial Heritage Tree- Record Tree
General Notes:
Officially designated as a Manitoba Heritage Tree! (2018)

Middle Gate Cottonwood: This massive riverbank tree is the largest cottonwood found in the Armstrong Point neighborhood to date, and is sure to be one of the largest trees in Winnipeg, with a trunk circumference of 585 cm, and a canopy spread of 31 m. The tree appears to be in excellent health and is well-known within the arborist community in Winnipeg, as well as local residents. Nominated by Winnipeg arborist, C. Greisman.

Single Tree Details

Genus: Populus
Species: deltoides
Common names: eastern cottonwood,
Given Name: Middlegate Cottonwood
Height: 28.50m
Height measurement method: Clinometer & Tape - tangent
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 585 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.3000 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 186.2 cm
Crown Spread A: 31.00m
Crown Spread B: 23.00m
Avg. Crown Spread: 27.00m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date: Unknown
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: not known years
Tree Health Description: Healthy
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: Crown width B estimated; partially overhangs fence and private yard.
Champion Tree Score: 346
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Physically Present: Yes
Heritage Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
21 Nov 2017 La France, K

Location

Latitude: 49.874339
Longitude: -97.154294
Location Name:
Address: 186 Middlegate
Suburb: Armstrongs Point
City/Town: Winnipeg
Region: Winnipeg
Location Description: Tree located on the riverbank at the south end of Middlegate; accessible from the unmaintained footpath.
Public Accessibility: Municipal Park
Local Authority: City of Winnipeg

Images

Preview Credit Date
Trees Winnipeg 10 Oct 2017
Trees Winnipeg 10 Oct 2017
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