Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree Explained

Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree
Location:	Whittier, California
Coordinates:	33.9739°N -118.046°W
Built:	1907
Designation1:	California
Designation1 Number:	681
Designation1 Date:	May 29, 1959

The Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree was planted by George Weinshank in 1907. The Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree was designated a California Historic Landmark (No.681) on May 29, 1959. The Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree is located is in what is now the City of Whittier, California in Los Angeles County at 12300 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, Cal. George Weinshank worked with Professor Ralph Smith with the University of California in the development of Walnut Trees for growing in California.^[1] The experimental Walnut Tree is still growing and the Walnut industry in California has done well. About 99% of all the United States walnuts are grown in California. Walnuts grown in California account for two-thirds of the world's walnut trade.^{[2] [3]}

Marker

Marker on the site reads:^[4]

• "NO. 681 PARADOX HYBRID WALNUT TREE – Planted in 1907 by George Weinshank and assistants under the direction of Professor Ralph Smith as part of an experimental planting for the University of California Experiment Station, this tree stands as a monument to the early cooperation of state educational system with local walnut industry."

See also

• California Historical Landmarks in Los Angeles County

Notes and References

1. http://ohp.parks.ca.gov/ListedResources/Detail/681 Cal Parks, Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree
2. https://walnuts.org/ walnuts.org Walnut industry in California, official website
3. https://walnuts.org/about-walnuts/history/ Walnut industry in California, History
4. https://www.californiahistoricallandmarks.com/landmarks/chl-681 californiahistoricallandmarks.com 681