Was walking with the dogs in Franklin,CT today. Near parking area we’re a number of old and very big trees. Some very old ash and maple. The maple in the pic is estimate at about 4.5 diameter at bottom. Just next to it is what looks like a smaller tree but it’s actually what’s left of a huge double trunk tree. The base of that appeared to be easily over 5 foot. I’d say nearing 6 although may sound a bit high. I had to walk through some poison ivy to get the vantage point in the pic but scrubbed up good once home. Right under these guys, I had a certain Jurassic park feeling. At the base of the trees you might be able to see the massive exposed roots. At first, I almost thought they were red maples, but upon closer look they were definitely sugar maple leaves. Glad to see these old guys alive and well.
That looks like it could be a Connecticut Champion Tree. You could always submit it to these people: http://oak.conncoll.edu:8080/notabletrees/ChampsByCommonName.jsp
Good call. I may try to get a measurement (even a rough one) and contact those folks. I’ve browsed that site often, very cool resource.
Good point. It’s on the property of a management area, so they may be receptive to preservation of that sort. I will look into who I can contact to inquire.
Always cool to stop and admire a huge old growth tree and think of how old it is and iys history time line. Thanks for sharing Steve!
My great uncle had about 6 ... 5 footers on road in Maple Corners Vermont. The tips he gave me is; drill hole in valley, as SM old have big ridges, try to find a good piece of crown brach and follow it down. And tap low because I was climbing a 5 foot bank. Collected buckets 2x a day
