Whittier in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree

Photographed By Craig Baker, 2017

1. Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree Marker

Inscription.
Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree
Planted in 1907 as an experiment for the
University of California.
California Registered Historical
Landmark No. 681.
Dedicated 1963
By Whittier area community beautiful
Grand Parlor Native Daughters of the Golden West
Whittier Chapter, Daughters American Revolution

Erected 1963 by Whittier Area Community Beautiful; Grand Parlor Native Daughters of the Golden West; Whittier Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). (Marker Number 681.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Historic Trees, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 33° 58.434′ N, 118° 2.762′ W. Marker is in Whittier, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is on Whittier Boulevard north of Mar Vista, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12300 Whittier Blvd, Whittier CA 90602, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Architecture and Reform (approx. ¼ mile away); Reform School for Juvenile Offenders

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Fred C. Nelles (approx. 0.3 miles away); Learning A Trade (approx. 0.4 miles away); President Nixon Law Office (approx. 0.6 miles away); Greek George (approx. 0.9 miles away); Jonathan Bailey House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Casa de Governor Pío Pico (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Whittier.

Regarding Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree. Planted in 1907 by George Weinshank and assistants under the direction of Professor Ralph Smith as part of an experimental planting for the University of California Experiment Station, this tree stands as a monument to the early cooperation of state educational system with local walnut industry. SOURCE: California Historical Landmarks, California State Parks

Photographed By Michael Kindig, April 19, 2005

2. Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree Marker

Marker and Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, August 14, 2022

3. Marker and Tree

Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree in 2005 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, April 19, 2005

4. Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree in 2005

Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, August 14, 2022

5. Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree

The tree is recovering after many dead limbs were removed.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,413 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on February 13, 2024, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on January 30, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 3. submitted on August 29, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 5. submitted on August 29, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.