Tree Information

Common Name: dawn redwood

Scientific Name: Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Native/Naturalized: Not Naturalized

Database ID: 3289

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: yes

Circumference: 192 in.

Height: 96 ft.

Crown: 56 ft.

Points: 302

Date Last Measured: 2024

Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Dylan Kania, Gary Williamson

Date First Measured: 2024

Comments:
2024 comments: This tree appears healthy and growing. It was struck by lightning several years ago, but has healed from the injury. Trunk measured at 4.5' above ground.

D.Kania 4/13/2024

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: City of Richmond

State Map

Land Owner: John Shilling

GPS Coordinates: 37.568799, -77.508564

Directions: In Richmond, take Grove Ave. to Oak Lane to owner's address. Tree is clearly visible in front lawn area.

Owner Address: 15 Oak Ln.

Richmond, VA 23226

Contact Information

Contact Name: Byron Carmean

Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com

Contact Phone: 757-934-0588

Nominators

Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Dylan Kania, Gary Williamson

Additional Information

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