The tree started growing in French soil before the United States made the Louisiana Purchase. Before its fall in April, 2003, it resided in Cleveland County in the State of Arkansas. The tree measured 60 inches DBH (diameter at breast height ? 4.5 feet above the ground) and was 140 feet tall. It was 65 feet to the first limb.
Warning...large pics...click on the thumbnails...National Champ Loblolly blown over
Warning...large pics...click on the thumbnails...National Champ Loblolly blown over