Do you have a big or favorite Noble Tree in Spartanburg County?
Enter Your Tree in the 2024 Best Noble Tree Contest!
Sponsored by
The Noble Tree Foundation
Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve
WHAT IS A NOBLE TREE?
A Noble Tree is a tree planted for the next generation. According to The Noble Tree Foundation, “Noble Trees are tall, substantial trees that, when planted wisely, will endure for generations.” A Noble Tree is long-lived, strong, and majestic over time. Some would equate it to age, but that is not true. All aged Noble Trees start out as young Noble Trees. In looking for a Noble Tree, look for a tree that will be, or has been, long-lived and shows a handsome structure.
Noble trees are homes to birds, highways for squirrels, destinations for pollinators, food sources for animals, and anchors for tree houses and swings. These inspiring trees enhance everyday life and create memories for those who encounter them – some even call them spiritual sky ways to heaven.
The contest is a way to educate our community about the importance of Noble Trees and will be a great resource to locate Spartanburg County’s largest and most notable specimen trees. Additionally, the entries will help to create a map of the tree canopy of Spartanburg County and show open areas where Noble Trees need to be planted.
HOW TO ENTER YOUR NOBLE TREE
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Locate your Noble Tree (Click on this link to view examples of Noble Trees in Spartanburg County)
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Take a photo of the tree
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Make your best guess on its height (in feet), crown spread (width in feet), and trunk circumference (inches). Need help? Reference our guide on HOW TO MEASURE A TREE! Don’t worry if your information is incorrect. Our tree experts will confirm the data for you!
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Enter your Noble Tree data online or download our paper form and mail it in!
THIS CONTEST IS FOR EVERYONE IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY!
The Noble Tree Foundation will donate $2500 to Hatcher Garden in the name of the winning entrant and $100 each in the name of five notable mention entrants.
You can make your entry online or by downloading the entry form and mailing to: Hatcher Garden, P.O. Box 2337, Spartanburg, SC 29304.
We will accept Noble Trees of Spartanburg County Contest nominations beginning May 12, 2023, through April 14, 2024. Those Noble Trees nominated between the dates of May 12, 2023, and April 14, 2024, are eligible to win the 2024 contest.