Tree Information
Common Name: Hall crabapple
Scientific Name: Malus halliana
Native/Naturalized: Not Naturalized
Database ID: 2676
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 90 in.
Height: 23 ft.
Crown: 35 ft.
Points: 122
Date Last Measured: 2019
Last Measured by: Ben Blankenship
Date First Measured: 2019
Comments: The tree is in poor condition. The crown is very thin and most of the trunk is completely hollow. It is highly likely that it will fall apart before itss next measurement. Malus halliana is a very rare species that likely originated in China. Probably was brought to the east coast by the Dooley's In the early 1900’s. ID was confirmed by Peggy Singlemann, horticultural manager at Maymont. Due to the typical trunk configuration of this species, the trunk circumference was measured 2.5 feet above the ground.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Richmond
Land Owner: Maymont Foundation
GPS Coordinates: 37.534724, -77.477806
Directions: This tree is on unrestricted public property. The tree is located in the front lawn of the mansion. Tree is towards mansion side path that leads to the mansion garage.
Owner Address: 1700 Hampton Street
Richmond, VA 23220
Contact Information
Contact Name: Peggy Singlemann
Contact Email: psinglemann@maymont.org
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Ben Blankenship
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