Tree Information
Common Name: Norway maple
Scientific Name: Acer platanoides
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized
Database ID: 1118
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Circumference: 134 in.
Height: 80 ft.
Crown: 64 ft.
Points: 230
Date Last Measured: 2017
Last Measured by: Robert Vickers
Date First Measured: 2007
Comments: First measured and nominated in the 1970s by Richard Salzer at 104", 82', 68', 203 points. In 2007, overall condition rating was a 65 (fair +). It may have historical significance. Not threatened by anything I'm aware of. Previously measured in 2007 by Dana Malone at 130", 80', 64', 226 points.
2017 update: The tree trunk is heavily covered in English ivy and has some dead limbs, but is otherwise healthy. the owner was informed it need removal of ivy and trimming. Circumference was adjusted down an estimated 8" because of heavy ivy coverage.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Loudoun
Land Owner: Chet Moore
GPS Coordinates: 38.99176, -77.66271
Directions: From Aldie, take the Snickersville Turnpike (Rt. 734) in a westerly direction for approximately 1 1/2 miles. Tree is on the north side of the road, just west of the intersection of Oatlands Road (Rt. 650) and Snickersville Turnpike and along the right side of the entrance driveway in front of the house to the right of the driveway in front of the house.
Owner Address: 40590 Snickersville Pike
Aldie, VA 20105
Owner Phone: 703-999-6341
Contact Information
Contact Name: Chet Moore
Contact Address: 40590 Snickersville Pike
Aldie, VA 20105
Contact Phone: 703-999-6341
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Richard Salzer