Kansas' Sugarberry Giant Falls | Topeka News

A towering Kansas sugarberry tree, the state champion since 2016 and standing 66 feet tall with a 14-foot-7-inch trunk, was felled by high winds in Gage Park on July 9. This iconic tree, once a silent guardian beside its fallen predecessor, now lies in pieces — hollow and split, too unsafe to remain standing. Its loss stirs nostalgia for its shade and beauty, while the hunt begins for a new state champion sugarberry. Meanwhile, Kansas boasts other champions — eight in Topeka, one in Tecumseh, and the tallest tree in the state, a 139-foot pecan at Fort Leavenworth. Nature’s story keeps evolving, even as this giant’s chapter closes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/488573b56922678e