Tree Information
Common Name: swamp white oak
Scientific Name: Quercus bicolor
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 2946
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 228 in.
Height: 85 ft.
Crown: 82 ft.
Points: 334
Date Last Measured: 2022
Last Measured by: Chip Jackson
Date First Measured: 2022
Comments:
2022 comments: Tree is in good condition. Located in a park setting away from buildings and roads where it should be safe from harm. This tree was originally nominated in March 2014 by former NASA Langley employee Mary Gainer. It was not large enough at that time to gain entry into the big tree register. Due to attrition of top-ranked swamp white oaks in the register, and this tree's increasing size, the tree now scores high enough to merit registration.
Current measurements for height and crown spread were estimated from photographic analysis and LiDAR scans by Eric Wiseman. Trunk measurement taken by Chip Jackson in May 2022.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Hampton
Land Owner: NASA Langley Research Center
GPS Coordinates: 37.094001, -76.382
Directions: The tree is located near the recreation pavilion area. Access to this area is restricted. Visitation is generally prohibited and any re-measuring will be completed by or in coordination with NASA Langley.
Owner Address: 1 Nasa Dr
Hampton, VA 23666
Contact Information
Contact Name: Ande Remington
Contact Email: ande.remington@nasa.gov
Contact Phone: 757-864-8332
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Mary Gainer
Other Nominators: Chip Jackson
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