Tree Information
Common Name: white oak
Scientific Name: Quercus alba
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 2435
Status: not top 3
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Circumference: 235 in.
Height: 59 ft.
Crown: 104 ft.
Points: 320
Date Last Measured: 2016
Last Measured by: Alex Cassell, Alex Walbrun
Date First Measured: 2016
Comments: This is the Keffer Oak, one of the largest white oaks on the Appalachian Trail. A sign near the oak states that it is the Keffer Oak. The tree was brought to the attention of the VBT program by James Close who thought the tree might be a contender for largest tree on the AT. Research revealed that there is a larger white oak in New York.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Craig
Land Owner: U.S. Forest Service
GPS Coordinates: 37.34988, -80.37439
Directions: Oak is directly on the Appalachian Trail. If going from nearby parking lot, the coordinates are N37.35143, W-80.37910, follow the trail SE for 0.29mi, oak will be on the right with a sign stating it is the Keffer Oak.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Eric Wiseman
Contact Email: pwiseman@vt.edu
Blacksburg, VA
Contact Phone: 540-231-5148
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Alex Cassell, Alex Walbrun
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