Tree Information

Common Name: pussy willow

Scientific Name: Salix discolor

Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia

Database ID: 2340

Status: alive

National Champion: yes

Virginia Champion: yes

Circumference: 120 in.

Height: 30 ft.

Crown: 45 ft.

Points: 161

Date Last Measured: 2015

Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, Charlie Wilson

Date First Measured: 2015

Comments: Declared national champion in 2016. The tree appears quite healthy and vigorous. It was planted 38 years ago. Trunk circumference measured at 1' above ground line.

G. Williamson July 2015

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: Page

State Map

Land Owner: Steve and Judy Moyer

GPS Coordinates: 38.63603, -78.42445

Directions: From Luray, travel south on Stonyman Road (Rt. 642) to Brookstone Road. The tree is at the owner's address in the left side yard near the road.

Owner Address: 893 Brookstone Road

Luray, VA 22835

Owner Phone: 540-743-3284

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, Charles Wilson

Additional Information

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