Meet Chester!
Chester is a northern red oak tree (Quercus rubra) that has grown up in Manhattan, Kansas. Born and planted in City Park, Chester has seen many playdates throughout the years.
At 50 ft tall Chester overlooks City Park and watches their friends play. But that is not the only thing Chester does. They work hard to keep their friends happy and healthy. One of their most important jobs is to clean the air. Chester does this by capturing carbon dioxide and turning it into oxygen.
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Chester grow!
Photo by Shaedon Wedel
Chester's Life
Chester's life started from an acorn that was planted in the ground in the fall. After the three months of winter, Chester was ready to start growing. Chester received lots of water and sunlight. Chester began growing roots into the ground and a stem above ground.
Chester's life just started and they have a lot more growing to do!
Chester at 2 years old
Chester is about 3 feet tall and loves the full sun
and water they are receiving two times a week!
Chester at 60 years old
Chester is now 50 feet tall and has reached their maximum height! Chester will continue to clean the air and store carbon and go on to live to around
200 years old!
Chester at 15 years old
Chester is now a teenager and is about 30 feet tall! Chester is well established and is getting
trimmed every 5 to 7 years!
Chester at 5 years old
Chester is now 7 feet tall and is growing
about 12 inches every year!
Chester at 30 years old
Chester is now a mature tree and has started producing acorns! Chester's acorns take two years to grow and they fall off in September and October!
