Tree Information
Common Name: paper mulberry
Scientific Name: Broussonetia papyrifera
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized
Database ID: 2590
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 163 in.
Height: 35 ft.
Crown: 56 ft.
Points: 212
Date Last Measured: 2018
Last Measured by: Charles Gardner
Date First Measured: 2018
Comments:
2021 update: This tree was dethroned as national champion by American Forests because its species is no longer eligible
Recognized as national champion in 2019. Tree is in very good health. Sheep and bulls love the shade it provides.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Williamsburg
Land Owner: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
GPS Coordinates: 37.270796, -76.696353
Directions: Tavern bus stop on E Francis St. Tree is nestled inside a small pasture directly behind bus stop.
Owner Address: PO Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Owner Phone: 804-832-7455
Contact Information
Contact Name: Charles Gardner
Contact Email: cgardner@cwf.org
Contact Address: 9916 Linefence Rd
Hayes, VA 23072
Contact Phone: 804-832-7455
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Charles Gardner