Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree!

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Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree
Landmark #681 Los Angeles County Visited: November 13, 2011 Plaque?  YES! 🙂
What is it? This walnut tree is still standing after over 100 years!
What makes it historical? THE GUIDE SAYS: Planted in 1907 by George Weinshank and assistants under the direction of Professor Ralph Smith as part of an experimental planting for the University of California Experiment Station, this tree stands as a monument to the early cooperation of the state educational system with local walnut industry.

OTHER TIDBITS: The tree is a cross between an English walnut and a black walnut, a hybridization originally created by Luther Burbank and so named because it grows much more quickly and vigorously than either of its parents! This one has a 100-foot spread!
How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Become a member of the Whittier Historical Society!
  • Donate to the Native Daughters of the Golden West!
  • Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
Where is this place? LISTED DIRECTIONS:
12300 Whittier Blvd at Mar Vista
Whittier, CA 90601

ANNOTATIONS:
That’s correct, but to find parking, go down to the intersection of Whittier Boulevard and Pacific Place, then turn right onto the little side street, also called Whittier Boulevard!

From Los Angeles: ~18mi (29km) — 0.3hrs
From Sacramento: ~401mi (646km) — 6.7hrs
From San Diego: ~114mi (184km) — 1.9hrs
From San Francisco: ~398mi (641km) — 6.7hrs
When should I go? Whenever the mood strikes you!

Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree

Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree

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