Louisiana Purchase Cypress Legacy

Ascension Parish Ancient Cypress Discovery

Another Ascension Parish cypress treasure has been discovered hiding in plain sight, and thanks to the efforts of nearby residents Kevin and Tina Daigle, the La Purchase Cypress Legacy is honored to include this magnificent cypress in its registry.

Tina and Kevin Daigle in front of venerated cypress

 

GPS: N 30 15.981  W 90 48.150-- off Bayou Terrace Road near Head of Island, south of 

French Settlement

Here are the statistics on the "Daigle Cypress":

Circumference: 18' 2" (above buttress)   Diameter 69"

Boring 5.25 inches   Rings counted: aaproximately 125

Projected age: 700+ years

Typically very closely spaced rings  of LPCL cypress (especially seen at the 4--4.25 inch section of the boring) reflect very slow growth over the centuries.

Large cavity near base of tree is not uncommon, but......

.... presence of cypress knees inside the cavity is unusual

An additional, very unusual feature of this beautiful old cypress is the noticeably cooler air emanating from this cavity during warm weather-- a welcome form of natural air conditioning for visitors to this tree on hot days.

The "Daigle cypress" was awarded LPCL plaque #90

The Daigles exemplify the pride and stewardship that makes our efforts worthwhile. They would be happy to take anyone wishing to view this majestic cypress to the site.  It is a very short walk from their residence. Please contact Tim Daigle at Riverside@eatel.net

Please contact Harvey Stern at LaPurchaseCypressLegacy@gmail.com (504-452-8281) with any leads for old growth cypress that you would like to have registered as "Alive in 1803"