Tree Information
Common Name: Japanese camellia
Scientific Name: Camellia japonica
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized
Database ID: 1225
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 34 in.
Height: 13 ft.
Crown: 13 ft.
Points: 50
Date Last Measured: 2017
Last Measured by: Renee Frith
Date First Measured: 2007
Comments: The tree appears healthy and well cared for. Multiple branches converged into solid trunk at 2" above ground.
R. Frith May-17Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Norfolk
Land Owner: Norfolk Botanical Garden
GPS Coordinates: 36.90247, -76.204621
Directions: Norfolk Botanical Garden south of Azalea Ave and next to (east side) of the path which crosses Azalea Ave.
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