According to the 1996-1997 National Register of Big Trees, Michigan has 64 national champions, 15 of which are found in SW Michigan. This list does not reflect changes and updates which may be noted in the 1998-1999 National Register.

Green ASH [1981 - Cass] *** Red BUCKEYE [1983 - Kalamazoo] *** Black CHERRY [1984 - Allegan] *** Common CHERRY [1967 - Kent] *** Sour CHERRY [1972 - Calhoun] *** Kentucky COFFEETREE [1976 - Van Buren] *** Rock ELM [1989 - Cass] *** Bitternut HICKORY [1982 - Cass] *** Common HOPTREE [1972 - Kent] *** Black MAPLE [1976 - Allegan] *** Red MULBERRY [1981 - Berrien] *** Red MULBERRY [1991 - Ottawa] *** Bebbs OAK [1972 - Kalamazoo] *** Bottom OAK [1991 - Branch] *** Inland Shining SUMAC [1991 - Kalamazoo]

NOTES:
...   A summary file of these records are available as a single Internet page.
...   Maps to some of these trees can be found in the SW Michigan National Champion Tree Locational Guide.