Rival
There have been rumors about it for years; its existence was only verified around 2000. A tree in Staten Island, known as the Clove Lake Colossus, has rivaled the Queens Giant for a long time. The Clove Lake Colossus has a more massive trunk, but it is only 119 feet (36 m) tall. The Queens Giant is surrounded by a metal fence on all sides to protect it. There is also a sign describing the tree. The tree is partially protected by a hill in front of it.
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