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Oldest Tree of its Kind in Washington - Can You Guess What I Am?

Oldest Known Tree of its Kind in Washington

Vancouver WA Parks: Fort Vancouver's Old Apple Tree: photo musings of Vancouver Washington by John Slocum of REMAX Vancouver WA

Photo by John Slocum of RE/MAX Vancouver WA, of Fort Vancouver's Oldest Living Survivor supported by the local community.

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Posted by Alexander-Slocum REMAX Team - Vancouver WA Real Estate on 10/04/2009 05:11 PM

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12 Comments on Oldest Tree of its Kind in Washington - Can You Guess What I Am?

OCT

Could you show some leaves? It's hard to give such a guess on trunk alone... Or I could guess Apple tree since Washington is known for apples.

What a gnarlylooking base. It looks like a grown up version of an old apple tree I once had in the back yard.

Alexander - I have to agree with Donna with it being an apple tree.

I'd say Apple tree too. How old is it?

I'm also going with Apple tree. Ditto Lee & Carol...how old is it

Hi everybody, Yes this is known as "The Old Apple Tree." Planted in 1826 it is the last known surviving tree planted by the first European Settlers to Vancouver in the "Oregon Country." It may also be one of the most expensive trees in the state, not only for its doctor visits to tend to its health but, two major area freeways converge near this spot (and the BNSF railway runs right next to it as well), and the freeway interchange had forced designed changes to ensure this tree was both accessible to pedestrians and not harmed. Thanks again! John and Kathryn

I was too late again! I guess that I will have to get on earlier next time! Great photo!

Hello Tony and Darcy, I think Donna's knowledge of Washington State's great apple economy gave it away! Thanks! John

OCT

That tree gets some respect! I never would have guessed an apple tree.

Hello Georgina, this tree certainly has had respect and tenacity over the years to survive for so long! John

OCT

John,

All I can say is that if it's the oldest tree it has come by its wrinkles honestly. :)

Steve

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