of the biggest trees known of each native species in Vigo County.
Listed in this booklet
are those we've learned of to date.
But, you may know of larger ones.
If you have a big tree candidate please submit it on line here
Keep the beautiful forests of Vigo County litter free.
Trees and people need each other.
2008 Big Tree Awards Presentation; March 5, 2009
Five new Big Tree Champions were crowned at our March 5, 2009 board meeting. Those in attendance to receive their awards were (left to right) Larry Aselage (Thornless Honeylocust), Andrew Conner (Red Hickory), and Jim and Marilynn Patton (Shellbark Hickory). Also receiving awards but unable to attend were Charles and Janet Schlunt (White Cedar) and Glen III and Carol Brock (White Ash).
Shellbark Hickory
Thornless Honeylocust
Red Hickory
White Ash
White Cedar
Big Tree Hike through Dobbs Park on October 18, 2009. Standing in a Paw Paw grove.
This Catalpa was once a huge and beautiful tree. Then it was topped and as a result will never return to it's previous magnificence.
