Tree Information
Common Name: Pacific yew
Scientific Name: Taxus brevifolia
Native/Naturalized: Native to North America
Database ID: 2217
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 125 in.
Height: 38 ft.
Crown: 48 ft.
Points: 175
Date Last Measured: 2014
Last Measured by: Michelle Dowling & Rudy Rutemiller
Date First Measured: 2014
Comments: Trunk circumference measured at 3' above ground due to multi-stem growth habit.
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Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Roanoke
Land Owner: City of Roanoke
GPS Coordinates: 37.2643, -79.9511
Directions: Corner of Washington Ave and 5th St in Highland Park.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Eric Wiseman
Contact Email: pwiseman@vt.edu
Contact Phone: 540-231-5148
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Melanie Van Guilder