Axel Erlandson's Tree Circus
Article describing Axel Erlanger who rescued the oddly shaped trees and planted them in his yard and created a roadside tourist attraction called “The Tree Circus”. The writer talks about hos the trees were maintained and how Mr. Erlanger took care of them.
Creator:
Mark Primack
Source:
Santa Cruz Sentinel
Date: 1947-05-28
Type:
NEWS
Coverage:
1940s
Identifier: Fe-BEN-Scott’s Valley- 17
Collection
Citation
Primack, Mark. “Axel Erlandson's Tree Circus.” Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1947-05-28. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/139909. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.