This well known California tree originally occurred only on a small area along the Coast south of Monterey Bay, but has been widely distributed by planting. The tree even under best conditions grows to only about 70 feet in height but occasionally reaches over 4 feet in diameter. It is very branchy and produces knotty lumber. The wood, however, is of a high order -- dense, close-grained, moderately hard and strong, and very durable. This sample was cut from a tree removed in January 1928 to make way for Giannini Hall.

Location: 131-5 (explanation)