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
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 (DAR), 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. It 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
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Whittier Citrus Association - Big and Busy (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Architecture and Reform (approx. Ό mile away); Reform School for Juvenile Offenders (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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Whittier.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Reform School for Juvenile Offenders (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree. Planted
Photographed by Michael Kindig, April 19, 2005
2. Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 14, 2022
3. Marker and Tree
Photographed by Michael Kindig, April 19, 2005
4. Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree in 2005
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 1,997 times since then and 46 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.
