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Arizona's Magnificent Trees

Arizona's Magnificent Trees This program recognizes trees that are the largest of their species (Champion Trees), trees that have cultural significance and a direct connection to people (Heritage Trees), and trees that are proven to have been in their same location before Arizona Statehood (Witness Trees).
Image Common Name Scientific Name Status Points County ID Nominator
Champion Tree Acacia, Twisted Acacia tortuosa National Champion 106 Maricopa 3014 Ken Morrow
Champion Tree Alder, Arizona Alnus oblongifolia Arizona Co-Champion 281 AZ0001 Andy Allgood, David Thornburg
Champion Tree Alder, Arizona Alnus oblongifolia Arizona Co-Champion 278 3853 Andy Allgood, David Thornburg
Champion Tree Ash, Fragrant Fraxinus cuspidata National Champion 95 Gila 2681 David Thornburg
Champion Tree Ash, Velvet Fraxinus velutina National Champion 366 3856 David Thornburg
Champion Tree Buckthorn, California Rhamnus californica National Champion 67 5009 David Thornburg
Champion Tree Buckthorn, Hollyleaf Rhamnus crocea National Champion 73 3860 David Thornburg
Champion Tree Cherry, Bitter Prunus emarginata National Champion 45 4524 David Thornburg
Champion Tree Cherry, Black Prunus serotina National Champion 215 Yavapai 2805 David Thornburg
Champion Tree Cottonwood, Fremont Populus fremontii National Champion 696 Yavapai 5182 David Thornburg
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