We are proud to Introduce the New and updated Champion Tree List.
The latest updated list of Rhode Island Champion Trees is now available. This new version shows all 144 species champions through June 30, 2019. Of this total, 138 are genuine dye-in-the-wool species.
They are the purebreds of the collection and responsible for a grand total of 134 species champions (4 species have co-champions). The rest (6 plants) are classified as either species cultivars, varieties, or hybrids. There are also a total of 70 genera (singular: genus) identified in the CTL. The genus is used in the plant world to segregate species by their common traits into major plant groupings. The largest genera on the list, with eleven species each, are the Oaks (Quercus) and the Maples (Acer). Next, with six species each, are the Firs (Abies) and the Pines (Pinus). A quick glance reveals they are the exceptions, however, as most genera have only one or two species. They are presented in alphabetical order by Genus and Species. Included with each tree is information on their location, size measurements and total point score.
View this complete list of spectacular tree champions.
