Growing into Greatness: Maryland's Champion Trees

57m 24s

Growing majestically within Maryland’s 2.7 million acres of woodlands are twelve national champion trees, which are the largest of their species in the U.S. What does it take to be recognized as a champion? A little help from Mother Nature and a combination of eye-popping measurements – height, circumference, and crown spread.

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