Denver Champion Trees A State Champion Tree is the largest known tree of its species in the state. Rankings are based on three measurements: the circumference of the tree at 4 ½ feet, the height of the tree, and the tree’s average crown spread. Based on these measurements, each tree is given a point total to determine its state and national ranking. This scoring system has been developed by American Forests.     The file below lists each of the 126 State Champion Trees found within the City and County of Denver. In the document, the circumference has been changed to diameter and is listed in the column labeled DBH (diameter at breast height). The “T” referenced in the rank column denotes a tree that shares its status as a state champion with at least one other tree. Thirty-two state champions are located at the Denver Botanic Gardens, and fourteen state champions and twenty-nine notable trees are located in Denver park and parkway system. Many other state champions, thirteen in all, reside at location schools and universities. A number of the trees listed are on private property and are distinguished as such by the word private in the last column. Please respect the property owner’s right to privacy by viewing the tree from the street. Thank you very much for your cooperation. We hope you enjoy viewing these remarkable trees! State Champion Tree information provided by the Colorado Tree Coalition Denver Champions are contained in the following document: Denver Champions and Notable Trees

Champion Profiles Quercus palustris pin oak   Height: 84' Crown Spread: 65' Trunk Diameter: 34"   State Rank: 1 tied Denver Rank: 1   back yard in Hilltop Cotinus obovatus American smoketree   Height: 23' Crown Spread: 25' Trunk Diameter: 9"   State Rank: 1 Denver Rank: 1   side yard in South Park Hill Juniperus virginiana eastern redcedar   Height: 60' Crown Spread: 25' Trunk Diameter: 26"   State Rank: 1 Denver Rank: 1   front yard in University   This tree was planted in 1891 as an 18" seedling brought west from the east coast.