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| Submission
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David Forsell |
| Species Common Name: |
White Oak |
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Species Scientific Name: |
Quercus alba |
| Tree Category: |
Big |
| Significance of Tree: |
This tree has always been one of my
favorites. Its scale is enormous,
and is really in a class by itself on the Butler campus, and that is
saying something, considering the grounds' beauty! My wife Shannon and
I used to be residents of the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood and would
walk our dogs on the campus and on the canal regularly. Each time we
would pass by the tree, we would stand in awe, especially at night,
when it is lit from below. The tree is old craggly, and has weathered
many storms---it still stands tall and strong. This tree, to me,
embodies the attributes of strength, perseverance and
longevity. While taking this picture, two studly Butler classmates
volunteered to demonstrate just how big this tree is--- This old white
oak is now my wife's favorite too...but, well, for different
reasons... |
| Address of Tree: |
Butler University Campus (46th and
Clarendon), Robertson Hall. Robertson Hall is just west of the
entrance gate to Holcomb Gardens. The tree sits on the lot just north
of Robertson Hall---you can't miss it! |
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