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Shore Acres State Park Monterey Pine

Posted on: January 31st, 2025 in Heritage Tree Details |

Pinus radiata – Monterey Pine

This Monterey pine was planted between 1906 and 1921 by the Simpson family as part of their extensive estate. Louis J. Simpson was a lumberman, shipbuilder, and founder of the city of North Bend. In 1942, Simpson sold his estate to Oregon, designating it as a park. This tree was recognized in 2002 as the largest of its species in the United States by the National Register of Big Trees.

  • Circumference: 208 inches
  • Height: approx. 95 feet
  • Crown spread: 74 feet
  • Dedication: June 28, 2013
  • Age at dedication: ~100 years

Learn More: Visit Oregon Encyclopedia

Location: Shore Acres State Park – Located 13 miles southwest of Coos Bay/North Bend off US HWY 101