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Presenter: Laurel Hill maintains thousands of specimen trees, including seven state champions
Summary
The presenter described Laurel Hill as an accredited arboretum with over 8,500 specimen trees and shrubs, seven state champion trees, and a five-person horticulture staff responsible for management and monitoring with TreeKeeper.
The presenter said Laurel Hill is an accredited arboretum with a large collection of specimen trees: "we have actually over 8,500 specimen trees and shrubs, including those 7 state champion trees," and said a five-person horticulture team carries out most plant care.
The presenter described using TreeKeeper to monitor tree data and track management metrics as part of an internal sustainability program, noting that the tree collection contributes to cooling and habitat in the surrounding communities.
