Wye Mills in Talbot County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
A Glimpse Inside a Giant
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 21, 2017
1. A Glimpse Inside a Giant Marker
The branch that once grew from the “face” before you weighed in at around 35 tons and was nearly 50 feet long. That’s on single branch!
This segment of the tree reveals much about trees in general. The rings that can be seen represent the age of the tree. Each ring show one year of growth.
Erected by Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Science & Medicine.
Location. 38° 56.354′ N, 76° 4.861′ W. Marker is in Wye Mills, Maryland, in Talbot County. This marker is in Wye Oak State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14200 Old Wye Mills Road, Wye Mills MD 21679, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wye Oak House (within shouting distance of this marker); Preserving a Legacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Wye Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); The “Little House” in the Shade (within shouting
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Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 21, 2017
2. A Glimpse Inside a Giant Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 21, 2017
3. A Glimpse Inside a Giant Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 21, 2017
4. Preservered Section of the Wye Oak
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 21, 2017
5. Growth and Structure
Many people believe that trees grow taller throughout the entire tree. However, tree growth, in terms of height, actually only occurs at the branches. Although the trunk does get wider, it does not actually grow higher. That is why if a tree is ever scratched or marked that mark will stay at the same height for the trees entire existence.
Outer bark — Protects the tree from weather, insects, disease, fire and animals.
Sapwood — Sap rises through these cells from roots to crown. Food for seed production and for new tree growth is also stored here.
Heartwood — Core inactive cells, formerly sapwood, which gives the tree strength and durability.
Outer bark — Protects the tree from weather, insects, disease, fire and animals.
Sapwood — Sap rises through these cells from roots to crown. Food for seed production and for new tree growth is also stored here.
Heartwood — Core inactive cells, formerly sapwood, which gives the tree strength and durability.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2018. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 2, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
