Unfortunately, I do not know its dimensions.  It certainly stands out from
all the other trees on that part of Haleakala, but it does not compare with
the redwoods and sequoias of California.  It was about as tall as
the eucalyptus trees in the national park.

Dan Matyola
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On Tue, May 2, 2023 at 1:08 PM Rick Womer <rickpic...@gmail.com> wrote:

> That thing is enormous!  Do you know what its dimensions are?
>
> Rick
>
> > On Apr 29, 2023, at 10:03 PM, Daniel J. Matyola <danmaty...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > Continuing with my series of images fitting the May PUG theme of "One
> > Tree," I found this image from the Ulupalakua Ranch, in Kula, Maui,
> Hawai’i.
> > There are many working cattle ranches in Hawai'i, especially on Maui and
> > the Big Island.  Much of the management of the herds is still done
> > by Paniolos on horseback, as the terrain is in places too rough even for
> > ATVs.
> >
> > Ulupalakua Ranch, established in 1845, contains over 11,000 acres of
> > historic land along the leeward slopes of Haleakalā Volcano.  It was a
> > favorite retreat for King Kalākaua,  "The Merrie Monarch,: when it was
> > known as Rose Ranch.  In addition to beef cattle and elk, it encompasses
> > Maui's only operating vineyard.
> >
> > Several unique trees were planted there in the mid 19th century,
> including
> > this magnificent specimen:
> >
> > http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2023/4/29/roots-1
> >
> > K-5 IIs, smc DA 18-135 mm F 3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
> > Comments, criticisms, questions, and suggestions are invited and
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Dan Matyola
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