Capital Catalpa - Lansing, Michigan
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N 42° 44.007 W 084° 33.252
16T E 700217 N 4734116
The largest living Catalpa is on the grounds of the Capital of the State of Michigan in Lansing Michigan.
Waymark Code: WMHHJY
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 07/12/2013
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The website at (
visit link) calls us: The largest living catalpa tree is on the grounds of the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Mich. It was planted in the year of its dedication, 1879.
Genus/Species: Catalpa
Height: 60
Girth: 7
Method of obtaining height: Reliable source
Method of obtaining girth: Arm reaching
Location type: Other public property
Age: 150
Historical significance:
This Catalpa was planted in 1879 for the dedication of the Michigan State Capital building.
Website reference: [Web Link]
Walk time: 1
Planter: Not listed
Parking coordinates: Not Listed
Photograpy coordinates: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
A closeup picture of your GPS receiver in your hand, with the tree in the background, is required. If the tree is on private property, this closeup photograph with the tree in the background may be taken from the nearest public vantage point without actually going to the tree.
The required photograph does not need to show the entire tree, but the individual tree must be recognizable.