Tree Information
Common Name: Japanese zelkova
Scientific Name: Zelkova serrata
Native/Naturalized: Not Naturalized
Database ID: 1769
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 195 in.
Height: 60 ft.
Crown: 74 ft.
Points: 274
Date Last Measured: 2021
Last Measured by: Robbie Lewis
Date First Measured: 2011
Comments:
2025 comments: A 2023 Lidar scan of the tree obtained from US Geological Survey shows precise details of the tree. Therefore, the measurements and score were updated based on this data. Previous measurements may have been slightly inaccurate due to proximity of the tree to the house.
2021 comments: The tree appears healthy and sound. Trunk 195", Height 64', Crown 84', Score 280 points.
2011 comments: Tree was previously measured in 2011 by Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson at 137", 64', 74', 220 points.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Accomack
Land Owner: Jean Serini
GPS Coordinates: 37.707862, -75.75424
Directions: At the owner's address at the left front lawn area approximately 40' from Readville Drive.
Owner Address: 18 Meadville Drive
Onancock, VA 23417
Contact Information
Contact Name: Robbie Lewis
Contact Email: robbie.lewis@dof.virginia.gov
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson