Gribble Bur Oak
Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa)
Bur Oak
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The Highlands is one of the oldest areas in Edmonton with an abundance of trees. This tree is likely one of the largest in the area. This tree of immense grandeur drops a massive number of leaves in the fall - some neighbours have complained in the past. Current owners and other neighbours worry about whether the tree can be preserved should there be a change in ownership. Being recognized with a plaque might help to preserve it. No photos are available - it’s just too big. Bur Oak. Planted by: Ann Gribble. This tree of immense grandeur drops a massive number of leaves in the fall -some neighbours have complained in the past. Current owners and other neighbours worryabout whether the tree can be preserved should there be a change in ownership. Being recognized with a plaque might help to preserve it. No photos are available - its just too big. ~Heritage Trees of Alberta Database. Tree is alive but pretty damaged. This is one of the few Heritage trees that have a plaque but arn't included in the book.
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- Bur Oak
- Scientific name
- Quercus macrocarpa
- Area
- Alberta
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The Highlands is one of the oldest areas in Edmonton with an abundance of trees. This tree is likely one of the largest in the area. This tree of immense grandeur drops a massive number of leaves in the fall - some neighbours have complained in the past. Current owners and other neighbours worry about whether the tree can be preserved should there be a change in ownership. Being recognized with a plaque might help to preserve it. No photos are available - it’s just too big. Bur Oak. Planted by: Ann Gribble. This tree of immense grandeur drops a massive number of leaves in the fall -some neighbours have complained in the past. Current owners and other neighbours worryabout whether the tree can be preserved should there be a change in ownership. Being recognized with a plaque might help to preserve it. No photos are available - its just too big. ~Heritage Trees of Alberta Database. Tree is alive but pretty damaged. This is one of the few Heritage trees that have a plaque but arn't included in the book.
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