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Definition
A heritage tree in Mountain View is any tree that has a trunk with a circumference of 48" or more measured 54" above the natural grade.
Three species, oak, redwood, and cedar, are considered heritage if they have a circumference of 12" measured at the same height above the natural grade.
Questions about heritage trees on your property? Please refer to the City's web page on heritage trees.
Largest trees in Mountain View
To our knowledge, the largest tree in Mountain View is the Bay Laurel next to the athletic field at St. Francis High School, measuring 340" around!
This is an ongoing contest. Here are some of the "winners" so far of heritage trees over 100" in circumference in Mountain View.
| Species | Meas. | Location |
|---|---|---|
| California Bay Laurel | 394" | Athletic Field, St. Francis High School |
| Pine | 305" | 578 Oak Street |
| California Pepper | 244" | 571 Sullivan Drive |
| Oak | 180" | 1667 Miramonte Avenue |
| Redwood | 201" | 1600 Begen Avenue |
| Eucalyptus | 176" | Centre and Montgomery Streets |
| Cedar Deodara | 170" | Chapel, St. Francis High School |
| Black Walnut | 158" | Centre and Montgomery Streets |
Pictures
The largest tree in Mountain View, the Bay Laurel at St. Francis
High School's athletic field.
The Cedar Deodara at St. Francis High School.Mountain View Trees receives 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsorship from Canopy