Homer Glen Looking For Biggest Trees In Town

HOMER GLEN, IL — The Village of Homer Glen is once again searching for the biggest trees in town for its Big Tree Contest.

The Village encourages residents to search for the biggest trees in Homer Glen, and submit nominations for different species of trees to the Village.

Verification of measurement will be made by the Village's environment committee, according to the Village website. The largest tree of each species will then receive recognition.

You can submit entries to mking@homerglenil.org. Entries must be submitted by May 15.

Here are the current tree champions (circumference measurement):

• Ash - 91"
• Norway Spruce – 100”
  Bald Cypress - 60"
• Pin Oak – 113.5”
• Black Walnut - 146.5"
• Red Oak - 128"
• Blue Spruce – 100”
• River Birch - 46"
• Burr Oak - 173"
• Shagbark Hickory - 65.5"
• Catalpa – 119”
• Shingle Oak – 26.75”
• Common Buckeye - 50"
• Silver Maple - 132"
• Eastern Cottonwood - 99.5"
• Sugar Maple - 122"
• Hard Maple - 99"
• Sycamore – 112”
• Hedge Apple – 133 ¾”
• Tulip Tree - 94.5"
• Japanese Maple - 35"
• Weeping Willow – 160”
• Locust – 129”
• White Mulberry – 73.5”
• Musclewood - 11"
• White Oak – 141”
• Norway Maple – 69”
• Wild Black Cherry - 102"