Tree Information
Common Name: mountain laurel
Scientific Name: Kalmia latifolia
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 2408
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Circumference: 26 in.
Height: 27 ft.
Crown: 21 ft.
Points: 58
Date Last Measured: 2016
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, Preston Cross, Rand Milam
Date First Measured: 2016
Comments: The tree is protected in a park. It appears healthy and sound. One of two mountain-laurel at this location.
G. Williamson 2016Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Newport News
Land Owner: The Mariners' Museum and Park
GPS Coordinates: 37.05375, -76.48181
Owner Email: www.marinersmuseum.orgv
Directions: The tree grows on north side of Lake Maury near Nolan Trail on slope next to small cove of lake beyond 3rd foot bridge (over water) as you walk from museum.
Owner Address: 100 Museum Dr.
Newport News, VA 23606
Owner Phone: 757-596-2222
Contact Information
Contact Name: Dave Kennedy
Contact Email: dkennedy@marinersmuseum.org
Contact Info: Dave Kennedy is the Park Operations Manager for The Mariners’ Museum and Park. Other contacts: Erica Deale, edeale@marinersmuseum.org; Graham King, gking@marinersmuseum.org; Rand Milam, randmilam1951@yahoo.com.
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, Preston Cross, Rand Milam