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Horace, North Dakota: North Dakota's Champion Tree

In a state with lots of treeless parts, Uncle John's Giant Cottonwood is North Dakota's Champion Tree.

Address:
81st St. S, Horace, ND
Directions:
I-29 exit 56 or I-94 exit 346A into town. Once in Horace, turn west onto Wall Ave./45th St. SE. After about one mile, turn south onto the road just before the canal. (The road after the canal is 81st St. S). Follow about one-half mile to the end.
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North Dakota's Champion Tree

Here is Uncle John's Giant Cottonwood with some leaves. The trunk is actually pretty unique. Quick drive from Fargo if you are bored, or really like trees.

[Sunman, 07/19/2018]
North Dakota's Champion Tree

Not worth the trip. It's more like 100 YEARS old. We trekked through the mud. Maybe 40 feet high.

[James, 04/25/2014]

Champion Tree of North Dakota.

Uncle John's Giant Cottonwood Tree - North Dakota's Champion Tree

This stately giant cottonwood stands almost 100 ft tall and is located in a remote section just outside of Horace (about 15 miles south/west of Fargo). The tree is surrounded by a small grassy park as well as a monument to the Sheyenne River Flood Control Project. Many locals don't even know of this champion tree's existence.

[T. Liobis, 07/21/2003]

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