The Agriculture Canada Research Station at Morden has made an important contribution to the development of agriculture in Manitoba. Originally called the Morden Experimental Farm, it has received prominent recognition for its outstanding horticultural research programs over the years. The station was opened in 1915 under Superintendent S.J. Bjornson. Mr. Bjornson was succeeded by D.O. Strait in 1918 to 1921, by Dr. W.R. Leslie 1921-1956, Dr. C.C. Strachan 1956-1959, Dr. J.W. Morrison 1959-1966, Dr. E.D. Putt 1966-1978, and Dr. D.K. McBeath 1980-1987.
The station covers 256 ha (one section) of land. The orchard and arboretum occupy 40 ha (100 acres) and contain over 4000 accessions. Over 100 introductions, including trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials have been produced by the station's ornamental breeding program.
This picturesque plains cottonwood is one of the largest trees on the station. It is a naturally growing tree that was preserved when the experimental farm was established on the site. This tree has survived despite many adverse conditions and numerous ice storms. One particularly severe storm occurred during the early spring of 1984. The tree is still growing vigorously and has developed into an outstanding specimen tree.
Nominated By: Staff at Agriculture Canada Research Station, Morden.
Source: Manitoba Forestry Association. 1987. Heritage Trees of Manitoba. Page 18.

The Agriculture Canada Research Station at Morden has made an important contribution to the development of agriculture in Manitoba. Originally called the Morden Experimental Farm, it has received prominent recognition for its outstanding horticultural research programs over the years. The station was opened in 1915 under Superintendent S.J. Bjornson. Mr. Bjornson was succeeded by D.O. Strait in 1918 to 1921, by Dr. W.R. Leslie 1921-1956, Dr. C.C. Strachan 1956-1959, Dr. J.W. Morrison 1959-1966, Dr. E.D. Putt 1966-1978, and Dr. D.K. McBeath 1980-1987.
The station covers 256 ha (one section) of land. The orchard and arboretum occupy 40 ha (100 acres) and contain over 4000 accessions. Over 100 introductions, including trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials have been produced by the station's ornamental breeding program.
This picturesque plains cottonwood is one of the largest trees on the station. It is a naturally growing tree that was preserved when the experimental farm was established on the site. This tree has survived despite many adverse conditions and numerous ice storms. One particularly severe storm occurred during the early spring of 1984. The tree is still growing vigorously and has developed into an outstanding specimen tree.
Nominated By: Staff at Agriculture Canada Research Station, Morden.
Source: Manitoba Forestry Association. 1987. Heritage Trees of Manitoba. Page 18.