History

A large camphor tree in a small park, with Santa Claus and other Christmas decorations below.

The Hay Tree, Paramount, California

The Hay Tree is a 120 year old camphor tree where local dairymen from Hynes and Clearwater would bid on hay back in the first part of the 20th century. I don’t think there’s any more significance to the tree beyond a couple guys saying, “hey, let’s meet under that big tree over there.” I