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The Wardholme Torry Pine, located on Carpinteria Ave, is considered the largest Torrey pine in existence. The tree is not native to Carpinteria. It was collected on Santa Rosa Island as a seedling and planted in 1888 by Judge Ward at his home (thus the name Wardholme). One hundred years later, the tree measured 128 feet tall. It is Carpinteria's #1 Historic Landmark, and a California Historical Landmark.
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