Brandywine Creek State Park's Tulip Poplars

[tsharp]

Brandywine Creek State Park has a Rucker Index of 140.62'. Here's a few numbers for a quick comparison.

Site RI State Region
Great Smoky Mountains NS 163.6' NC-Tenn Southeast
Ridley Creek SP 139.35' PA Northeast
Holly River SP 134.7' WV Central Atlantic

George: Holly River State Park has A Rucker Height Index of 138.3'. See my post at the link below.

Holly River State Park- A recalculation of the Rucker Index


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[John Harvey]

Ill be visiting soon. No tree on the east coast quite like the tulip poplar. White Oak, Sycamore, Tulip Tree.....the biggest and best (in NJ at least).

[BeeEnvironment2020]

I wonder how many tulips over 160 feet there are in the region (SE PA, and northern DE) and maybe whether any reach over 170 in secluded spots!

[bbeduhn]

Just one tulip has hit 170' in that area, but the measurement was from a few years ago. A decent number has hit 160'. George Feio still has some more numbers to post. He found the 170' at Loch Raven in Maryland. DE and PA both come very close and may have 170's by now.

Brian

[BeeEnvironment2020]

Yes. To be honest, I would not be surprised if a Tulip has been able to reach 175' in unknown areas. Sadly, I don't have a 2-point measurement device, and I cant afford them, but I hope some others and George are able to do some more documenting
I know this area probably used to have some real surprising trees before colonization!
Bee