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Champion Persimmon Tree Designated in Fayetteville City Park

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Fayetteville urban foresters John Scott, left, and Melissa Evans stand beneath the state's champion persimmon tree.
J. Froelich

A championpersimmon tree growing in Fayetteville's historic Wilson Park was discovered late last year by a city parks employee, formally nominated, and then certified by the state. We visit the old growth tree.

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Jacqueline Froelich is an investigative reporter and news producer for Ozarks at Large.