Themes and their frequency of application.
| Theme categories and subcategories | n |
|---|---|
| Physical characteristics | 194 |
| condition / health (at the present time) | 41 |
| life history of the tree | 68 |
| notable physical features /attributes | 46 |
| size | 39 |
| Aesthetic / functional values | 73 |
| positive assets | 70 |
| negative attributes | 3 |
| Symbolic / emotional meanings | 78 |
| ties to individuals and family | 22 |
| ties to general history of site or region | 24 |
| emotions or feelings about the tree | 19 |
| personification of trees | 10 |
| tree(s) needing care / protection | 3 |
| About the Treemendous Trees program | 81 |
| efforts to promote their tree | 35 |
| uncertainty/difficuIty in describing, measuring, etc. | 35 |
| request for feedback on the tree’s standing | 5 |
| good idea | 4 |
| fun | 2 |
| Tree enthusiasm | 9 |
| interest in / support for trees in general | 6 |
| special stationery, etc. | 3 |