Tree Information
Common Name: dwarf hackberry
Scientific Name: Celtis pumila (syn. Celtis tenuifolia)
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 2568
Status: alive
National Champion: yes
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 70 in.
Height: 36 ft.
Crown: 61 ft.
Points: 121
Date Last Measured: 2017
Last Measured by: Greg Zell, Rod Simmons, and Matt Barker
Date First Measured: 2017
Comments: Declared national champion in 2017 and recognized in 2019 as co-champion with another specimen in Arlington, VA. Tree appears to be healthy and growing in safe location within a cemetery. A small amount of English Ivy was found on trunk and should be kept ivy-free in the future. Trunk forks just above chest height, but no adjustments were necessary. Trunk circumference was taken at 4.5' above ground. Quadrant photos of the trunk are in the digital records.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Alexandria
Land Owner: City of Alexandria
GPS Coordinates: 38.80057, -77.05481
Owner Email: matthew.barker@alexandriava.gov
Directions: Growing in Alexandria National Cemetery near the Gibbon Street entrance.
Owner Address: Department of Natural Resources, 2900-A Business Center Dr.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Owner Phone: 703-746-4654
Contact Information
Contact Name: Matt Barker
Contact Email: matthew.barker@alexandriava.gov
Contact Address: Department of Natural Resources, 2900-A Business Center Dr.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Contact Phone: 703-746-4654
Contact Info: Matt is arborist with City of Alexandria.
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Greg Zell, Rod Simmons, and Matt Barker
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