Saratoga in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Sugar Pine (Pinus lambertiana)

Photographed By Adam Margolis, June 18, 2016

1. Sugar Pine (Pinus lambertiana) Marker

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In the Fall of 1992 this Sugar Pine (Pinus lambertiana) was cut at the Dinkney Creek Campground in the Sierra National Forest. When stressed by several years of drought, the tree died after it became infected by the disease "Blister Rust." After the tree was cut, its wood was salvaged and produced 35,000 board feet of lunber.

Age of tree - Approximately 350 years Height of tree - 250 feet Diameter of tree - 95 inches Diameter of this round - 59 inches (Cut 30 feet from the base of tree)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1992.

Location. 37° 15.81′ N, 122° 0.61′ W. Marker is in Saratoga, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker can be reached from Fruitvale Avenue. On grounds of West Valley College. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saratoga CA 95070, 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. September 11, 2001 (within shouting distance of this marker); Station 8 (within shouting distance of this marker); Warner Hutton House

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Saratoga (approx. 1.2 miles away); Methodist-Episcopal Church (approx. 1.2 miles away); Saratoga World War I Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Saratoga State Bank (approx. 1.3 miles away); John C. Hutchinson Building (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saratoga.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, June 18, 2016

2. Sugar Pine (Pinus lambertiana) Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 13, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.