Tree Information

Common Name: velvet ash

Scientific Name: Fraxinus velutina

Native/Naturalized: Native to North America

Database ID: 428

Status: dead

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: no

Circumference: 25 in.

Height: 33 ft.

Crown: 30 ft.

Points: 66

Date Last Measured: 2007

Last Measured by: Jeff Kirwan

Date First Measured: 1988

Comments: Originally measured in 1988. It is the smaller tree in the picture. Reported dead by Greg Zell June 2017. He reports that the tree was removed by the city staff a few years ago after it died.

Jeff Kirwan 2007

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: City of Alexandria

State Map

Land Owner: City of Alexandria

GPS Coordinates: 38.83251, -77.10257

Directions: Fort Ward Park

Owner Address: Ft. Ward

Contact Information

Contact Info: Craig Alexander, Park Manager, 703-838-4844

Nominators

Original Nominator(s): Richard Salzer

Additional Information

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