Tree Information
Common Name: London planetree
Scientific Name: Platanus hybrida (syn. Platanus xacerifolia, Platanus xhispanica)
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized
Database ID: 1400
Status: dead
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Circumference: 167 in.
Height: 98 ft.
Crown: 101 ft.
Points: 290
Date Last Measured: 2017
Last Measured by: Carol King, Rand Milam, Barbara Krumpen, Deborah Jackson
Date First Measured: 2008
Comments: 2022 update: The former state champion London planetree has been cut down. The previous owners of the property have both passed away, and a new owner has bought it. It had been heard that the new owner has cleared several of the big trees near the water and is in the process of tearing down the house. A visit past the property by Carol King in January 2022 confirmed the tree was removed.
2017 update: The tree appears very healthy and sound. It shows no signs of decline and appears well cared for. Tree has grown a bit since initial measurement in 2008. It seems very healthy and happy. Tree was planted my owner's wife's grandfather.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Hampton
Land Owner: Private
GPS Coordinates: 37.018629, -76.344564
Directions: In the lawn in front of the house.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Carol King
Contact Email: cdkinggardener@hotmail.com
Contact Address: 45 Greenbriar Ave
Hampton VA 23661
Contact Phone: 757 327 0414
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson
Additional Information