Copse of Trees

[John Hartwell]

What species of trees, and what bushes are represented in the famous "Copse of Trees" at Gettysburg?

I expect it's forbidden to collect seeds there, even any that fall outside the iron fence; but it might be fun to grow your own memorial 'copse'. Noting, of course, that none of those there today are witness trees, though some of them may be descendants of the originals.

 

[bankerpapaw]

I picked up some acorns at Arlington to plant when I got home. However, when I got home, the weevils has ruined them. I would think it would be ok to pick a seed off the ground as long as you let the tree alone.

 

[infomanpa]

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What species of trees, and what bushes are represented in the famous "Copse of Trees" at Gettysburg?

I expect it's forbidden to collect seeds there, even any that fall outside the iron fence; but it might be fun to grow your own memorial 'copse'. Noting, of course, that none of those there today are witness trees, though some of them may be descendants of the originals.

I don't see any reason that it would be illegal to collect any seeds that would fall outside the fence.

 

[John Hartwell]

I don't see any reason that it would be illegal to collect any seeds that would fall outside the fence.

I don't know. They seem to be pretty antsy about taking anything from National Parks (except photographs). I heard of one guy being arrested (or at least stopped) for filling a styrofoam cup with dirt from Antietam, for a souvenir. Not supposed to pick up a rock from the Grand Canyon, either.

 

[121st PA Vols]

I'm going home in a few weeks visiting family still there and will check with the NPS on Copse of Tree specifics. Gettysburg has a surprisingly diverse range of flora. I'm no tree expert but my bro-in-law former Ranger was and tried educating me. Didn't work.
Do know the place has a predominance of Oak trees; Black, Red, Chestnut, White and probably more. Also, some incredible and unique trees in the Soldiers National Cemetery; Tulip, Eastern Red Cedar, Honey Locust and more.

Check out the witness tree video by Ranger John Heiser below. John, an excellent cartographer did a map for me years ago when debating a project that fell through. This vid is in the cemetery where it 'witnessed' Lincoln's address.

Gettysburg's 'Witness Trees': How Civil-War era honey locust survived, shows US history

There are at least a handful of "witness" trees around Gettysburg National Military Park that lived through the Civil War battle.

www.ydr.com

** Also google to see who may still be selling saplings from Witness Trees.

 

[infomanpa]

I don't know. They seem to be pretty antsy about taking anything from National Parks (except photographs). I heard of one guy being arrested (or at least stopped) for filling a styrofoam cup with dirt from Antietam, for a souvenir. Not supposed to pick up a rock from the Grand Canyon, either.

You are right about some of that. However, if you want things that will decompose anyway, like leaves, seeds, weeds, grass, etc, I'm sure that there's no problem with that.