Octopus Tree (Oregon)
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The Octopus Tree (also known as the Candelabra Tree, Council Tree, and Monstrosity Tree) is a Sitka spruce tree on Cape Meares in Tillamook County, Oregon, United States.[1]
Description
[edit | edit source]The tree is approximately 30 m (105 feet) tall and has no primary trunk. Its circumference is approximately 15 m (46 feet). The tree is estimated to be 250–300 years old and has been described as a "natural wonder".[2] According to the Statesman Journal, "historians say was used by local tribes for ceremonies and was trained into its distinctive octopus shape".[3]
Reception
[edit | edit source]The Octopus Tree has been designated a state heritage tree by the Oregon Travel Experience.[4] Jamie Hale included the tree in The Oregonian's 2017 lists of "The 12 most iconic landmarks on the Oregon coast" and "The 40 best roadside attractions in Oregon".[5][6] He also included the Octopus Tree in the newspaper's 2019 list of "The 12 best roadside attractions on the Oregon Coast Highway".[7] The Octopus Tree has also been described as "famous" and "unique".[8][9]
References
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External links
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