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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | ASP/0053 | |
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| Registered By: | Town of Ponoka | |
| Genus: | Acer | |
| Species: | negundo | |
| Common names: | Manitoba maple, boxelder, ash-leaf maple | |
| Height: | 12.80 m | |
| Diameter: | 0 cm | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 30.50 m | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 0 |
Location
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| City/Town: | Ponoka |
| Region: | Aspen Parkland |
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| General Notes:
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The Thinking Tree, a Manitoba maple, is located on the banks of the Battle River just off of the trail. The tree was discovered by Vance Walker after he bought the property in 1996. At the time he was a pastor at Word of Life church and found the tree a peaceful place where he could talk with God and watch the nature around him.
The Thinking Tree’s thick trunk and boughs hints that it is an old tree although no one really knows how old. The cause of its octopus-like structure is also unknown but is speculated that beavers or ice may have been the cause. The tree that has been Ponoka’s place for retreat, solice, family photos and imaginative adventures was recognized for its uniqueness and importance in the 2008 book titled Heritage Trees of Alberta. Notes by Eraina Hooyer, Staff Reporter, Ponoka News, Jul. 23, 2008. |
Filename: ASP.0053A.negundo.a.jpg, Image Credit: Chris Olsen. All rights reserved. Permission must be obtained before any reuse of this image.
Tree Information x
| Identifier: | ASP/0053 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Town of Ponoka |
| Registration Category: | (Not Specified) |
| General Notes:
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The Thinking Tree, a Manitoba maple, is located on the banks of the Battle River just off of the trail. The tree was discovered by Vance Walker after he bought the property in 1996. At the time he was a pastor at Word of Life church and found the tree a peaceful place where he could talk with God and watch the nature around him.
The Thinking Tree’s thick trunk and boughs hints that it is an old tree although no one really knows how old. The cause of its octopus-like structure is also unknown but is speculated that beavers or ice may have been the cause. The tree that has been Ponoka’s place for retreat, solice, family photos and imaginative adventures was recognized for its uniqueness and importance in the 2008 book titled Heritage Trees of Alberta. Notes by Eraina Hooyer, Staff Reporter, Ponoka News, Jul. 23, 2008. |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Acer | |
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| Species: | negundo | |
| Common names: | Manitoba maple, boxelder, ash-leaf maple | |
| Given Name: | The Thinking Tree | |
| Height: | 12.80m | |
| Height measurement method: | Estimated | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 0 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 0.0000 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 0 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 30.50m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 30.50m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 30.50m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | not known years | |
| Tree Health Description: | In good health | |
| Tree Form Type: | Multi-trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 9 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Sprawling across the ground. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 0 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Physically Present: | Yes | |
| Heritage Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 26 Oct 2023 | Town of Ponoka |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Chris Olsen | 26 Jun 2008 |