Record #:

10381

Author(s):

Jarett, Calvin

Abstract:

This article discusses the University of North Carolina's fascination with the Davie Poplar. The famous tree was the founding point for the University and has been altered or trimmed throughout the 200-year history. William B. Aycock led a committee that discussed the future of the tree as residents plan to deal with the trees eventual death.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 34 Issue 7, Sept 1966, p13, 20, il

Subject(s):

Davie Poplar (Tree); University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Trees