Tree Information
Common Name: Yoshino cherry
Scientific Name: Prunus xyedoensis
Native/Naturalized: Not Naturalized
Database ID: 437
Status: dead
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Circumference: 40 in.
Height: 23 ft.
Crown: 32 ft.
Points: 71
Date Last Measured: 2007
Last Measured by: Jeff Kirwan
Date First Measured: 1988
Comments: Originally measured in 1988. Found growing in poor health in 2007. Reported dead June 2017 by Greg Zell. He reported that the tree was in such poor health, that the decision was made on the spot to have the tree removed when it could be scheduled. In attendance was an urban forester for the City of Alexandria.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Alexandria
Land Owner: City of Alexandria
GPS Coordinates: 38.83048, -77.10162
Directions: Fort Ward Park, inside the loop road behind the Museum. Map on file.
Owner Address: Ft. Ward
Contact Information
Contact Info: Craig Alexander, Park Manager, 703-838-4844
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Richard Salzer
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