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sf > wrote:

> On Sat, 10 Jan 2004 13:20:24 -0600, Katra
> > wrote:
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> >
> > This mesquite tree is nearly 3 ft. across at ground level. It is OLD!!!
> >
>
> I'm in awe! I've never seen mesquite bigger than a medium
> sized bush.
>
>
> Practice safe eating - always use condiments

Guess I ought to take pictures. ;-)

Back in the Texas Hill country, there are some very old and large
mesquites.

That is at ground level. The actual main trunk is only about 2 ft.
thick. I estimate it's hight at about 30 ft.

I'm SO glad that home builders in Texas tend to preserve the local trees
and not just randomly clear the site! :-)

I also have a cedar that is even taller, but the trunk is only about 18"
thick a few ft. up from the ground. I have to regularly prune it so it
does not touch my roof.

K.

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