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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | GRS/0055 | |
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| Registered By: | Heritage Resources Committee - Medicine Hat | |
| Genus: | Populus | |
| Species: | deltoides subsp. monilifera | |
| Common names: | plains cottonwood, | |
| Height: | 25.70 m | |
| Diameter: | 213.3 cm | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 12.50 m | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 358 |
Location
| Suburb: | Riverside |
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| City/Town: | Medicine Hat |
| Region: | Grasslands |
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| General Notes:
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Medicine Hat’s first planted tree (in 1888) celebrated the birth of “Queenie” Hargrave. The Hargraves were one of the first pioneer families that ranched and started businesses in the area. Just around the corner on 4 Street NE, is Hargrave Park, dedicated in
1936 (Heritage Resources Committee - Medicine Hat, 2023). Reference: Heritage Trees of Medicine Hat (2012) brochure, Heritage Resources Committee City of Medicine Hat. |
Filename: GRS.0055P.deltoidessubspmonilifera.a.jpg, Image Credit: Google Maps 2023. All rights reserved. Permission must be obtained before any reuse of this image.
Tree Information x
| Identifier: | GRS/0055 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Heritage Resources Committee - Medicine Hat |
| Registration Category: | (Not Specified) |
| General Notes:
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Medicine Hat’s first planted tree (in 1888) celebrated the birth of “Queenie” Hargrave. The Hargraves were one of the first pioneer families that ranched and started businesses in the area. Just around the corner on 4 Street NE, is Hargrave Park, dedicated in
1936 (Heritage Resources Committee - Medicine Hat, 2023). Reference: Heritage Trees of Medicine Hat (2012) brochure, Heritage Resources Committee City of Medicine Hat. |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Populus | |
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| Species: | deltoides subsp. monilifera | |
| Common names: | plains cottonwood, | |
| Given Name: | Hargrave Cottonwood | |
| Height: | 25.70m | |
| Height measurement method: | Not recorded/Unknown | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 670 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.0000 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 213.3 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 12.50m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 12.50m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 12.50m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | 1888 | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 137 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | Looks in good health | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | dividing into 4 large stem just above ground. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 358 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Physically Present: | Yes | |
| Heritage Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 29 Oct 2023 | Heritage Resources Committee - Medicine Hat |
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Images
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Google Maps 2023 | 01 Jul 2014 |