Tree Information
Common Name: rose of Sharon
Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized
Database ID: 1266
Status: dead
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Circumference: 33 in.
Height: 16 ft.
Crown: 17 ft.
Points: 53
Date Last Measured: 2008
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson
Date First Measured: 2008
Comments: 2021 update: Tree is no longer visible on Google Earth maps, so assume that the tree was cut down for reasons unknown. Former state and national champion.
This tree was declared a national champion in 2008, but has since been surpassed. It appears healthy and should be protected by the owner.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Northampton
Land Owner: Phyllis Carpenter
GPS Coordinates: 37.20108, -75.95295
Directions: Tree is in the front yard about 20 feet from the Road. Map on file.
Owner Address: 5171 Dunton Cove Dr
Cape Charles, VA 23310.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean
Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 757-934-0588
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson
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