Nine-Trunked Cottonwood at the University of Minnesota
Posted by: 
meralgia
N 44° 58.186 W 093° 14.064
15T E 481515 N 4979618
This tree can be found slightly south of the walking path at the East River Flats at the University of Minnesota.
Waymark Code: WM4EJW
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 08/13/2008
Views: 42
This tree was formed when nine trunks fused into one many years ago. There is an area where a person can stand in between the trunks. Of note, a piece of cable emerges from the base.
(I hope I've calculated the height correctly. I'm sending the "Minnesota's Big Tree Registry Application Form" into the DNR. If they send someone out to calculate a different height, I'll edit the posting.)
Genus/Species: cottonwood
Height: 239
Girth: 27
Method of obtaining height: Sighting along a 45 degree angle
Method of obtaining girth: Tape
Location type: Park
Walk time: 2
Age: Not Listed
Historical significance: Not listed
Planter: Not listed
Website reference: Not listed
Parking coordinates: Not Listed
Photograpy coordinates: Not Listed
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