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Timeworn Trees

By Thomas W. Franck
As the oldest tree in the Harvard Forest, this blackgum tree has stood in this spot for over 420 years. Blackgum trees were often spared by American colonists because of their hard and cross-grained wood.
As the oldest tree in the Harvard Forest, this blackgum tree has stood in this spot for over 420 years. Blackgum trees were often spared by American colonists because of their hard and cross-grained wood.

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