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The Willow Oak at the Reserve
The Willow Oak at the Reserve
Did you know that Union County is home to a Willow Oak that is larger than the Angel Oak in Charleston? Near the Village of Marvin sits a Willow Oak that is not only a county and state champion, but is also a a national co-champion. This willow oak is almost nine feet in diameter and around 200 years old. Great Trees, like this Willow Oak, are often historically significant and irreplaceable.Â
Great Tree #001
Great Tree #001
Common name: Willow Oak
Scientific name: Quercus phellos
Circumference: 337 inches
Height: 90 feet
Crown Spread: 135 feet
Total Points: 461
Condition: Fair
Status: County Champion, State Champion, National co-ChampionÂ
Location: 34.98422, -80.80319
Great Tree #002
Great Tree #002
Common Name: Osage Orange
Scientific Name: Maclura pomifera
Circumference: 161 inches
Height: 45 feet
Crown Spread: 50 feet
Total Points: 218.5
Condition: Good
Status: County Champion
Location: 5824 Olive Branch Road
Owner: Katherine Morton
Great Tree #003
Great Tree #003
Common Name: Swamp Chestnut Oak
Scientific Name: Quercus michauxii
Circumference: 110 inches
Height: 71 feet
Crown Spread: 66 feet
Total Points: 197.5
Condition: Great
Status: County Champion
Location: Waxhaw
Owner: Stacy Snapper
Great Tree #004
Great Tree #004
Common Name: Red Maple
Scientific Name: Acer rubrum
Circumference: 116.2 inches
Height: 55 feet
Crown Spread: 37 feet
Total Points: 180.45
Condition: Fair
Status: County Champion
Location: Waxhaw
Owner: Stacy Snapper
Great Tree #005
Great Tree #005
Common Name: Northern Red Oak
Scientific Name: Quercus rubra
Circumference: 128.75
Height: 88 feet
Crown Spread: 65 feet
Total Points: 233
Condition: Good
Status: County Champion
Location: Waxhaw
Owner: Stacy Snapper
The Southern Magnolia
The Southern Magnolia
Explore the iconic Southern Magnolia tree at Union County's historic courthouse! Nearly four feet in diameter, this majestic tree has graced the landscape since the late 1920s. Discover the beauty and history of this Southern classic, celebrated for its year-round lush foliage.Â
Great Tree #006
Great Tree #006
Common Name: Southern Magnolia
Scientific Name: Magnolia grandiflora
Circumference: 108.33
Height: 50 feet
Crown Spread: 59 feet
Total Points: 173.08
Condition: Good
Location: Old Historic Courthouse, Monroe
Owner: Union County
Great Tree #007
Great Tree #007
Common Name: Southern Magnolia
Scientific Name: Magnolia grandiflora
Circumference: 145.1 inches
Height: 60 Feet
Crown Spread: 58 feet
Total Points: 219.6
Condition: Very Good
Status: County Champion
Location: Old Historic Courthouse, Monroe
Owner: Union County
Great Tree #008
Great Tree #008
Common Name: White Oak
Scientific Name: Quercus alba
Circumference: 203.2 inches
Height: 86.4 feet
Crown Spread: 107 feet
Total Points: 316.35
Condition: Very Good
Status: County Champion
Location: Waxhaw
Owner: Paula Chu
Great Tree #009
Great Tree #009
Common Name: White Oak
Scientific Name: Quercus alba
Circumference:Â 189.1 inches
Height: 93.0 feet
Crown Spread: 103.5 feet
Total Points: 308.0
Condition: Very Good
Status: 2nd place in Union County
Location: Fairview
Owner: Bill Purser
Great Tree #010
Great Tree #010
Common Name: Red Maple
Scientific Name: Acer rubrum
Circumference: 123.7 inches
Height: 60 feet
Crown Spread: 60.5 feet
Total Points: 198.8
Condition: Good
Status: County Champion
Location: Fairview
Owner: Bill Purser
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