Common Name: yellow-poplar
Scientific Name: Liriodendron tulipifera
Category: Historic tree
Comments: Editor's note: this tree was removed from the grounds at Monticello in June, 2008. It can still be enjoyed as a play structure at a park at the base of the mountain. The older, "original" tulip poplar off the southwest corner of Thomas Jefferson's home, Monticello, is one of the grandest specimens of its kind. In terms of age (200 years old), size (over 120', trunk circumference, 22', trunk diameter, 84") symmetry, vigor, and historical association this is one of the world's great trees. Thomas Jefferson loved trees. Visitors to Monticello were often given tours of what one person described as "Mr. Jefferson's pet trees." Jefferson planted allees of trees along his Roundabout road system, designed an ornamental forest, the Grove, and organized "clumps" of tree plantings around the house at Monticello. He documented the planting of some 140 species of both native and exotic shade and ornamental trees. When serving as Secretary of State in 1793 he wrote from Philadelphia to his daug
Dendrology Notes: See 1577 1569 1938
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Nominator: Peter Hatch
This tree is not on public or publicly accessible property. The owner's name, address, and the exact location of the tree are not displayed to protect the privacy of these individuals. If you are the owner and wish to make this information public, please let us know.
County/City: Albemarle