Tree Information
Common Name: staghorn sumac
Scientific Name: Rhus typhina
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 2500
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 21 in.
Height: 28 ft.
Crown: 20 ft.
Points: 54
Date Last Measured: 2016
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Jeff Kirwan, Gary Williamson, Eric Wiseman
Date First Measured: 2016
Comments: The tree appears healthy and sound. It should be safe from injury. Shading from nearby trees is its greatest threat.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Washington
Land Owner: Virginia Dept. of Wildlife Resources
GPS Coordinates: 36.90824, -81.84056
Directions: The tree is in the Clinch Mountain Wildlife Management Area, near archery range and the intersection of Tumbling Creek Road and Muck Hunter's access road. Tree is in thicket just north of this intersection and visible from that location.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean
Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com
Contact Address: 3616 Labrador Lane
Suffolk, VA 23434
Contact Phone: 757-934-0588
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Jeff Kirwan, Gary Williamson, Eric Wiseman