PHOTO Guy Sternberg 1999

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National Co-Champion Smoketree Cotinus obovata Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana Circumference = 95 inches (7.9 feet) Height = 39 feet Average Crown Spread = 40 feet Total Points = 144 Nominated: 1984 by: S.A. Jamieson & A.T. Grossman

The American Smoketree looks modest by Champion standards, yet is a giant among its species.

This modest size tree is located on the Purdue University campus, in West Lafayette, Indiana. In spring 2000, the University announced plans to build a Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Smoketree's block. Rather than allow our National Champion to be cut down, a campaign began to move the tree.

For more information about the first-time ever move of a National Champion, visit

Moving Our National Champion Smoketree

National Champion Smoketree with its rootball and bag moved to its new home photo Mike Tyner Nov 2000

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TERRA: The Earth Restoration and Reforestation Alliance — www.championtrees.org — updated 8/14/2003