Near La Pine in Deschutes County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
Big Tree Ponderosa Pine
Pinus ponderosa
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2015
1. Big Tree Ponderosa Pine Marker
This majestic pine is the biggest of its species ever recorded. It was a giant before the Oregon Territory was established, enduring centuries of fire, insects, disease, and human impact.
Recently half of its crown was lost to weather, making another Ponderosa pine taller, but "Big Tree" remains the largest in circumference.
Circumference 28 feet, 11 inches
Height 162 feet
Approximate Age 500 years
Erected 2000 by Heritage Tree Committee Oregon Travel Information Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Landmarks.
Location. 43° 46.323′ N, 121° 31.133′ W. Marker is near La Pine, Oregon, in Deschutes County. Marker can be reached from State Recreation Road, 5 miles west of The Dalles-California Highway (U.S. 97). Marker is located in La Pine State Park, near the subject tree. It is accessed via a short trail from the park's "Big Tree" parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15800 State Recreation Road, La Pine OR 97739, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Military Might Along The River: Camp Abbot
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Oregon Heritage Trees
Also see . . . Big Tree Ponderosa Pine. Nicknamed 'Big Tree', 'Big Red', and 'Giant', the largest ponderosa pine in the world is located in La Pine State Park. The tree is over 500 years old, 162 feet tall, and 28.9 feet in circumference. Until recently the tree was thought only to be the largest of its species in Oregon, but with recent confirmations by Ascending the Giants (a local non-profit dedicated to exploring and preserving old-growth forests), the tree is now believed to be the largest ponderosa pine in the world. (Submitted on February 20, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2015
2. Big Tree Ponderosa Pine Marker (wide view)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2015
3. Big Tree Ponderosa Pine Top
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2015
4. Big Tree Protection Area sign
Pinus Ponderosa
Height 162 feet
Diameter 8.6 feet
Estimated age 500 years
Est. Volume 25,000 Bd. Ft.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2015
5. Big Tree Ponderosa Pine Trunk
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2015
6. La Pine State Park Entrance
Follow "Big Tree" signs from here to find marker and tree
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 852 times since then and 102 times this year. Last updated on February 21, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 20, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
