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| ID: |
226517 |
| Scientific Name: |
Kalopanax septemlobus |
| Common Name: |
Prickly Castor-oil Tree |
| Town: |
Waterbury |
| Points: |
227 |
| Circumference: |
150 in |
| Height: |
58 ft |
| Average Spread: |
77 ft |
| Coordinates: |
41.56764063191879, -73.0403475522162 |
| Tree Address: |
Fulton Park
Cooke St & Sterling St
Waterbury, CT 06704 |
| Directions: |
Located in Fulton Park, southwest of the lower pond, on the east side of the intersection of Cooke St and Sterling St. The tree hangs over the road. |
| Nominated by: |
Kyle Dougherty (May 31, 2022) |
| Measured by: |
Kyle Dougherty (Jun 2, 2022) |
| Remarks: |
Almost certainly planted between 1921 and 1925 during the creation of the park, this tree is around 100 years old. Castor aralia was a trendy shade tree at the time, having recently been imported from Asia. It was thought to have great promise due to its large ornamental leaves and huge, interesting flower umbels. Its tendency to create a large number of seedlings was only recognized later, causing it to fall out of favor. |
| Notes: |
 This tree is a Connecticut champion.
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