Potential champion torreya:

"I wanted to let you know about a very large Torreya californica in Samuel P. Taylor State Park.

It's 142 inches in circumference with a 40 foot crown spread. I haven't gotten an accurate height, but I'm estimating it at 90 feet. That would give it 244 points, so still shy of the champion, and nothing like the 1993 champion. I may see if I can find a laser rangefinder and clinometer to get a better measurement than my stick method. If it's 100 foot tall it would be the champion. It's growing on an east-facing slope, at about 100' elevation. I'm not aware of any springs or road drainage that are providing abundant water. I'm no arborist, but it seems healthy. The nutmeg doesn't have basal sprouts. There are redwoods growing just to the north of it. There are small Torreyas, I'd call them saplings, in the area. I'll look for cones next time I'm out there."