Tree Information

Common Name: silky camellia

Scientific Name: Stewartia malacodendron

Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia

Database ID: 3298

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: yes

Circumference: 16 in.

Height: 25 ft.

Crown: 27 ft.

Points: 48

Date Last Measured: 2024

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

Date First Measured: 2024

Comments:
2024 comments: This tree appears exceptionally healthy and vigorous. Trunk measured at 3" above ground level due to multi-stem growth habit, which is normal for the species.

G. Williamson 2/10/2024

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: City of Chesapeake

State Map

Land Owner: Unknown

GPS Coordinates: 36.790290, -76.441818

Directions: Park on Lake Shore Dr. east side of road, opposite of small man-made pond, south of Willow Lake Rd. Follow south-side of natural drainage/creek bank east for 1/4 mi.

Contact Information

Contact Name: Byron Carmean

Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com

Nominators

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

Additional Information

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