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Largest Cypress Tree in Okla.

Description: Photograph of Earl J. Hayne, WUC. This old cypress (taxoduim distichum) is the largest tree in Oklahoma. It measures 13 1/2 ft. in diamator and 45 ft. in circumference. This tree has been a landmark since the early history of Oklahoma. The "trail of tears" came by this tree that was a sizable sapling with Christ was on earth. This monarch of the plant would be determined to be over 2,000 years old. It is protected by lightning rods to prevent further damage.
Date: 1954-05-XX
Creator: Gamble, Maurice
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Description: Photograph of Earl J. Hayes, Work Unit Conservationist [WUC] at Robert Stiles Farm. This old cypress (Taxodium distichum) is the largest tree in Oklahoma. It measures 13 1/2 feet in diameter and 45 feet in circumferemce. This tree has been a landmark since the early history of Oklahoma. The Trail of Tears came by this tree that was a sizable sapling when Christ was on Earth. This monarch of the plant world is estimated to be over 2000 years old. It is protected by lightening rods to prevent fur… more
Date: May 1954
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Description: Photograph of Earl J. Hayes, Work Unit Conservationist [WUC] at Robert Stiles Farm. This old cypress (Taxodium distichum) is the largest tree in Oklahoma. It measures 13 1/2 feet in diameter and 45 feet in circumferemce. This tree has been a landmark since the early history of Oklahoma. The Trail of Tears came by this tree that was a sizable sapling when Christ was on Earth. This monarch of the plant world is estimated to be over 2000 years old. It is protected by lightening rods to prevent fur… more
Date: May 1954
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Largest Cypress Tree in Okla.

Description: Photograph of Earl J. Hayne, WUC. This old cypress (taxoduim distichum) is the largest tree in Oklahoma. It measures 13 1/2 ft. in diamator and 45 ft. in circumference. This tree has been a landmark since the early history of Oklahoma. The "trail of tears" came by this tree that was a sizable sapling with Christ was on earth. This monarch of the plant would be determined to be over 2,000 years old. It is protected by lightning rods to prevent further damage.
Date: 1954-05-XX
Creator: Gamble, Maurice
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society
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