Tree Information

Common Name: northern catalpa

Scientific Name: Catalpa speciosa

Native/Naturalized: Native to North America

Database ID: 1506

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: yes

Circumference: 248 in.

Height: 80 ft.

Crown: 83 ft.

Points: 349

Date Last Measured: 2019

Last Measured by: Greg Estoll

Date First Measured: 2009

Comments:
2025 comments: This tree is now co-state champion with another in the City of Lexington.

2019 comments: The tree is very healthy and not in any danger at this time. Note: Trunk circumference was measured at narrowest girth above ground line (1'7") due to low branches. New state champion in 2019. Previously measured in 2009 by Greg Estoll at 317 points.

Top. G. Estoll. 2009. Bottom. G Estoll. 2019.

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: Tazewell

State Map


Land Owner: Larry and Susan Lambert

GPS Coordinates: 37.05767, -81.53642

Directions: Tree is in front yard. Can't miss it.

Owner Address: 380 Pleasant Hill Church Road

Tazewell, VA 24651


Contact Information

Contact Name: Greg Estoll

Contact Email: greg.estoll@dof.virginia.gov

Contact Phone: 276-988-3723


Nominators

Original Nominator(s): Greg Estoll


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