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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | ASP/0047 | |
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| Registered By: | Sexsmith-West, M. | |
| Genus: | Populus | |
| Species: | deltoides subsp. monilifera | |
| Common names: | plains cottonwood, | |
| Height: | 16.50 m | |
| Diameter: | 132.7 cm | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 21.50 m | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 236 |
Location
| Suburb: | Westminster |
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| City/Town: | Lethbridge |
| Region: | Aspen Parkland |
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| General Notes:
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Ol' Westy was believed to have been planted at this location about 1906. It was christened Ol’ Westy by the children and teachers of Westminster School in 1997 when it was designated a “Notable Tree of Past – a Legend”. It is also a registered Provincial Heritage Tree.
There are countless stories from north side residents about memories of this tree. One of ice hockey games that led to NHL stardom and talk of sweetheart rendezvous and picnics under its shady branches. The tree is recorded on page 190 of the 2008 publication Heritage Trees of Alberta (Sexsmith-West, M., 2022). |
Filename: ASP.0047P.deltoidessubspmonilifera.c.jpg, Image Credit: Maureen Sexsmith-West. All rights reserved. Permission must be obtained before any reuse of this image.
Tree Information x
| Identifier: | ASP/0047 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Sexsmith-West, M. |
| Registration Category: | (Not Specified) |
| General Notes:
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Ol' Westy was believed to have been planted at this location about 1906. It was christened Ol’ Westy by the children and teachers of Westminster School in 1997 when it was designated a “Notable Tree of Past – a Legend”. It is also a registered Provincial Heritage Tree.
There are countless stories from north side residents about memories of this tree. One of ice hockey games that led to NHL stardom and talk of sweetheart rendezvous and picnics under its shady branches. The tree is recorded on page 190 of the 2008 publication Heritage Trees of Alberta (Sexsmith-West, M., 2022). |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Populus | |
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| Species: | deltoides subsp. monilifera | |
| Common names: | plains cottonwood, | |
| Given Name: | Ol' Westy | |
| Height: | 16.50m | |
| Height measurement method: | Not recorded/Unknown | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 417 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4000 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 132.7 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 21.50m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 21.50m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 21.50m | |
| 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: | A squat, broad-spreading tree. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 236 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Physically Present: | Yes | |
| Heritage Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 25 Jan 2014 | Sexsmith-West, M. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Maureen Sexsmith-West | 02 May 2020 |
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Maureen Sexsmith-West | 16 Mar 2020 |
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Maureen Sexsmith-West | 12 Nov 2015 |