Tree Information
Common Name: bluejack oak
Scientific Name: Quercus incana
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 167
Status: dead
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Circumference: 54 in.
Height: 33 ft.
Crown: 44 ft.
Points: 98
Date Last Measured: 2008
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson
Date First Measured: 1987
Comments:
2023 comments: A visit to the site in July 2023 by volunteer Scott Ramsey found only 8' tall dead snag remained standing. Did not find any signs of resprouting.
2008 comments: Healthy, yes; Endangered, no. All plants in park are protected. Tree reported in 2008 versus tree reported in 1987 may not be the same tree. Photos look slightly different, and the locations don't quite match up.
1987 comments: Branch exists at 4.5' above ground, so trunk measured at 2' above ground. Trunk=47", Height=23', Crown=40, Score=80 points. Measured by Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Virginia Beach
Land Owner: State of Virginia - Dept. of Conservation and Recreation
GPS Coordinates: 36.91765, -76.05041
Directions: First Landing State Park. Was called Seashore State Park in 1987. Location described at that time: Approximately 150' southeast of Shore Drive and 150' northeast of road leading into park. Tree sits on top of a sand dune.
Owner Address: 2500 Shore Dr.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Owner Phone: 757-412-2300
Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean
Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com
Contact Address: 3616 Labrador Ln.
Suffolk, VA 23434
Contact Phone: 757-934-0588
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson
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