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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | GRS/0044 | |
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| Registered By: | Patterson, D. | |
| Genus: | Populus | |
| Species: | deltoides subsp. monilifera | |
| Common names: | plains cottonwood, | |
| Height: | 31.80 m | |
| Diameter: | 210.1 cm | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 30.50 m | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 389 |
Location
| Suburb: | |
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| City/Town: | Lethbridge |
| Region: | Grasslands |
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| General Notes: |
A magnificent tree. The plaque beneath the tree reads;
[The grandfather of all, this plains Cottonwood poplar is one of the oldest and largest of its kind in southern Alberta. This tree is recognized as a living legacy to the optimism and forethought of our pioneer ancestors, particularly William Harmon Fairfield, first superintendent of the Dominion Experimental Station, circa 1900. Travelling six miles to the river valley to harvest trees using horse and wagon is an effort applauded and appreciated by many generations] (Patterson, D., 2022) This park, the trees and ornamental gardens, beautified the area around the house of the first superintendent of the Dominion Experimental Farm, Dr. W.H. Fairfield. The house and the gardens have been lost with time but the trees continue to honour Dr. Fairfield's contributions. A local historian, Alex Johnston, wrote that Dr. Fairfield "probably did more than any other person to transform the region from a treeless plain to its present state" (Friends of Fairfield Gardens brochure). See brochure and map of Fairfield Gardens A 360° image within the canopy of the tree can be seen HERE (Taken by Jonathan Blackwood Sept 2020). |
Filename: GRS.0044P.deltoidessubspdeltoides.c.jpg, Image Credit: Drew Patterson. All rights reserved. Permission must be obtained before any reuse of this image.
Tree Information x
| Identifier: | GRS/0044 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Patterson, D. |
| Registration Category: | (Not Specified) |
| General Notes: |
A magnificent tree. The plaque beneath the tree reads;
[The grandfather of all, this plains Cottonwood poplar is one of the oldest and largest of its kind in southern Alberta. This tree is recognized as a living legacy to the optimism and forethought of our pioneer ancestors, particularly William Harmon Fairfield, first superintendent of the Dominion Experimental Station, circa 1900. Travelling six miles to the river valley to harvest trees using horse and wagon is an effort applauded and appreciated by many generations] (Patterson, D., 2022) This park, the trees and ornamental gardens, beautified the area around the house of the first superintendent of the Dominion Experimental Farm, Dr. W.H. Fairfield. The house and the gardens have been lost with time but the trees continue to honour Dr. Fairfield's contributions. A local historian, Alex Johnston, wrote that Dr. Fairfield "probably did more than any other person to transform the region from a treeless plain to its present state" (Friends of Fairfield Gardens brochure). See brochure and map of Fairfield Gardens A 360° image within the canopy of the tree can be seen HERE (Taken by Jonathan Blackwood Sept 2020). |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Populus | |
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| Species: | deltoides subsp. monilifera | |
| Common names: | plains cottonwood, | |
| Given Name: | Fairfield Poplar | |
| Height: | 31.80m | |
| Height measurement method: | Not recorded/Unknown | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 660 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.5000 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 210.1 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: |
c1906 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 117 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | Appears in good health. | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | (none) | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 389 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Physically Present: | Yes | |
| Heritage Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 30 Jul 2008 | Heritage Trees of Alberta (pub. 2008) |
Location
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Images
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Drew Patterson | 25 Sep 2022 |
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Drew Patterson | 22 Sep 2022 |