Tree Information
Common Name: silverbell
Scientific Name: Halesia tetraptera var. tetraptera (syn. Halesia carolina)
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 1095
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 55 in.
Height: 28 ft.
Crown: 32 ft.
Points: 91
Date Last Measured: 2023
Last Measured by: James Schroering
Date First Measured: 2007
Comments:
2023 update: The tree was severely pruned in 2022 (second photo). The tree is showing signs of decay in the older wood, but it also had vigorous sprouting in parts of the crown (third photo). Trunk measured near ground line below branching of multiple stems.
2007 update: Measured by Jeff Kirwan and Byron Carmean. Circumference 33", height 33', and crown width of 45'. Total of 99 points.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Prince George
Land Owner: Upper Brandon Farms, LLC
GPS Coordinates: 37.288787, -77.027673
Directions: Upper Brandon Plantation. Next to road leading up to house.
Owner Address: 1802 Upper Brandon Road
Spring Grove, VA 23881
Owner Phone: Private
Contact Information
Contact Name: Jim Schroering
Contact Email: jim.schroering@dof.virginia.gov
Contact Phone: 804-704-0103
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson
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