Forestry

Protecting Arkansas’s forests, and those who enjoy them, from wildland fire and natural hazards while promoting rural and urban forest health, stewardship, development, and conservation for all generations of Arkansans

Blackgum (Nyssa sylvatica) Co. Champion (Lonoke Co.)

Blackgum (Native)

Owner: Mike and Kathy Farler

Address: 626 Oak Grove Road, Austin, AR 72207

County: Lonoke

Property: Private

Circumference: 145"

Crown spread: 74'

Height: 81'

Bigness: 245

(Bigness Index = trunk circ. + height + 25% crown width)

Location: Behind the house at 626 Oak Grove Road, Austin, AR.

Blackgum (Nyssa sylvatica) Co. Champion (Lonoke Co.) Arkansas Champion Tree Nomination Form

* Note - If anyone would like to see the tree please contact The Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Forestry Division

In the case of private property, please contact the Lonoke County Forestry Division Crew to ensure viewing is permitted, and to schedule a showing.

The mission of the Forestry Division is to protect Arkansas’s forests, and those who enjoy them, from wildland fire and natural hazards while promoting rural and urban forest health, stewardship, development and conservation for all generations of Arkansans.