Tree Information
Common Name: shellbark hickory
Scientific Name: Carya laciniosa
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 124
Status: alive
National Champion: yes
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 190 in.
Height: 109 ft.
Crown: 112 ft.
Points: 327
Date Last Measured: 2015
Last Measured by: Greg Zell
Date First Measured: 1970
Comments: Declared national champion in 2018. First measured by Albert Settle in 1970. Remeasured by Larry Dunn in 1994, and by Jonathan Pine in 2006.
Top photo: Greg Zell, 2015 Middle: Dunn, 1983. Bottom: Albert, 1974Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Culpeper
Land Owner: Edward J. Parrish
GPS Coordinates: 38.59099, -77.95594
Directions: From Culpeper take 229 North, past Hazel River. First right on Little Fork Church Rd. Behind house.
Owner Address: 16104 Little Fork Church Rd.
Rixeyville, VA 22737
Contact Information
Contact Name: Robert Parrish
Contact Email: robparrish@users.com
Contact Address: 16104 Little Fork Church Rd.
Rixeyville, VA 22737
Contact Phone: 540-937-7136
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Albert B. Settle