Tree Information
Common Name: Sasanqua camellia
Scientific Name: Camellia sasanqua
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized
Database ID: 1224
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 35 in.
Height: 18 ft.
Crown: 14 ft.
Points: 56
Date Last Measured: 2017
Last Measured by: Renee Frith
Date First Measured: 2007
Comments: The tree appears healthy and well cared for. Multiple trunks converged into solid trunk at 9" above ground.
R. Frith May-17Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Norfolk
Land Owner: Norfolk Botanical Garden
GPS Coordinates: 36.90247, -76.205084
Directions: Norfolk Botanical Garden south side of Azalea Ave, ESE of toll booth.
Owner Address: 6700 Azalea Garden Road
Norfolk, VA 23518
Owner Phone: 757-441-5830
Contact Information
Contact Name: Carl Simmons
Contact Email: carl.simmons@nbgs.org
Contact Phone: 757-441-5830 (ext. 4
Contact Info: Carl Simmons is Curator of Woody Plants. Paul Ziegler contact information in private comments.
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, Theresa Augustin
Additional Information