Tree Information
Common Name: peach
Scientific Name: Prunus persica
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized
Database ID: 2521
Status: dead
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Circumference: 37 in.
Height: 21 ft.
Crown: 35 ft.
Points: 67
Date Last Measured: 2017
Last Measured by: Stuart and Ben Blankenship
Date First Measured: 2017
Comments: 2021 update: A check on the location by Ben Blankenship in February 2021 discovered that the tree was dead. Former state and national champion.
2019 update: Declared national champion in 2019. The tree is in fair health, but there are some dead branches. It also has a small hollow in the trunk. It was fruiting when measured. The owners appreciate the tree. Trunk circumference measured at 4' above ground to avoid low branches.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Powhatan
Land Owner: Lois Auxier and Jim Hunt
GPS Coordinates: 37.519767, -77.71534
Owner Email: Lois.Auxier@Gmail.com
Directions: The tree is near a storage shed. It is directly in front of the woods.
Owner Address: 16500 Dragonnade Trail
Midlothian, VA 23113
Owner Phone: 804-794-1975
Contact Information
Contact Name: Stuart and Ben Blankenship
Contact Email: twofromjmu@verizion.net
Contact Address: 500 Winamack Court
Midlothian, VA 23114
Contact Phone: 804-378-0767
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Stuart and Ben Blankenship