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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | WPR/0050 | |
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| Registered By: | La France, K | |
| Genus: | Ulmus | |
| Species: | americana | |
| Common names: | American elm, | |
| Height: | 26.00 m | |
| Diameter: | 96.1 cm | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 24.45 m | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 224 |
Location
| Suburb: | River Heights |
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| City/Town: | Winnipeg |
| Region: | Winnipeg |
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| General Notes:
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Officially designated as a Manitoba Heritage Tree! (2015)
Originally nominated by Wayne and Rita Hildahl in 1987, this elm is one of the oldest and largest boulevard trees in Winnipeg. American elm was planted extensively during the city's early history (c. 1905), resulting in the beautiful canopy-covered streets we still see today. Source: Heritage Trees of Manitoba, Manitoba Forestry Association. 1987. pg. 57 |
Filename: WPR.0050U.americana.a.jpg, Image Credit: Kerienne La France. All rights reserved. Permission must be obtained before any reuse of this image.
Tree Information x
| Identifier: | WPR/0050 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | La France, K |
| Registration Category: | Provincial Heritage Tree- Record Tree |
| General Notes:
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Officially designated as a Manitoba Heritage Tree! (2015)
Originally nominated by Wayne and Rita Hildahl in 1987, this elm is one of the oldest and largest boulevard trees in Winnipeg. American elm was planted extensively during the city's early history (c. 1905), resulting in the beautiful canopy-covered streets we still see today. Source: Heritage Trees of Manitoba, Manitoba Forestry Association. 1987. pg. 57 |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Ulmus | |
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| Species: | americana | |
| Common names: | American elm, | |
| Given Name: | Waterloo Elm | |
| Height: | 26.00m | |
| Height measurement method: | Clinometer/Laser rangefinder/Sine | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 302 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.3000 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 96.1 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 26.30m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 22.60m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 24.45m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
circa. 1905 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 119 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | Healthy | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | (none) | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 224 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Physically Present: | Yes | |
| Heritage Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 30 Sep 2015 | La France, K |
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Kerienne La France | 30 Sep 2015 |
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Kerienne La France | 30 Sep 2015 |
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Mike Grandmaison, Heritage Trees of Manitoba, 1987 | 01 Jan 1987 |