Tree Information
Common Name: Chinese parasoltree
Scientific Name: Firmiana simplex
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized
Database ID: 1233
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 54 in.
Height: 27 ft.
Crown: 24 ft.
Points: 87
Date Last Measured: 2017
Last Measured by: Renee Frith
Date First Measured: 2007
Comments:
2021 update: This tree was dethroned as national champion by American Forests because its species is no longer eligible.
Declared national champion in 2016. The tree is very healthy and vigorous. Height measured with digital clinometer. It is well cared for by the garden staff.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Norfolk
Land Owner: Norfolk Botanical Garden
GPS Coordinates: 36.905935, -76.199326
Directions: Norfolk Botanical Garden near the junction of Discovery Grove, WOW, and the Flowering Arboretum; west side of the intersection.
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
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