Davie Poplar, Historical tulip poplar tree at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, United States
Davie Poplar is a tulip poplar tree on McCorkle Place at the University of North Carolina that grows over 100 feet tall and is supported by steel cables. The hollow trunk is reinforced with concrete to maintain the structural stability of this aging specimen.
The tree was selected when the university was founded in 1792 as the nation's first state university. It has stood on the campus since the institution's earliest days.
The tree serves as a meeting place where students and faculty gather for celebrations and ceremonies that mark important moments in their academic lives. It functions as a living symbol of the university community.
The tree is located in a publicly accessible area of campus and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors can approach the tree, though they should be aware that maintenance work is performed regularly to preserve its health.
The hollow interior of the tree is home to a large population of chimney swifts that use the trunk as a natural roosting site. These birds have turned the old tree into an important habitat for their species.
Location: North Carolina
GPS coordinates: 35.91290,-79.05170
Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:29
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