lastonein
Old one... Monterey Cypress, north side of Golden Gate Park
I would like to have the ID on this very large and old evergreen in Golden Gate Park - it's a type of tree common on the West Coast but which I can't name. The twisted trunk should indicate the age of the tree.
On June 27th, Gloria Koch-Gonzalez, who is the park supervisor replied to an email: "The tree is a Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa). It is one of the original trees planted in the park, in what was then extensive sand dunes. It is probably about 130 years old."
Gloria's email refers to the history of Golden Gate Park's creation out of basically sand dune wilderness. For more info, read up in the books or maps prepared by the Golden Gate Trust.
Old one... Monterey Cypress, north side of Golden Gate Park
I would like to have the ID on this very large and old evergreen in Golden Gate Park - it's a type of tree common on the West Coast but which I can't name. The twisted trunk should indicate the age of the tree.
On June 27th, Gloria Koch-Gonzalez, who is the park supervisor replied to an email: "The tree is a Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa). It is one of the original trees planted in the park, in what was then extensive sand dunes. It is probably about 130 years old."
Gloria's email refers to the history of Golden Gate Park's creation out of basically sand dune wilderness. For more info, read up in the books or maps prepared by the Golden Gate Trust.