Tree Information
Common Name: Japanese yew
Scientific Name: Taxus cuspidata
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized
Database ID: 447
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Circumference: 81 in.
Height: 27 ft.
Crown: 36 ft.
Points: 117
Date Last Measured: 2018
Last Measured by: Jon Rockett and Yvonne Rockett
Date First Measured: 2009
Comments: This tree was first nominated in 1986, and was planted by world travelers, M/M. George M. Judd, promoting Shenandoah National Park. Tag #15 found in tree in 2009. 2018: Appears healthy. Becoming overtopped and crowded on the sides by competing trees and shrubs. Tree appears to have 6 stems forming the main trunk with 2 side stems. Only the group of 6 were measured for circumference.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Page
Land Owner: National Park Service
GPS Coordinates: 38.59642, -78.38132
Directions: Skyland, Shenandoah National Park, on road to pump station near Shenandoah Lodge Units 69-71. On left side of road to pump station about half way down (no vehicle access).
Owner Address: 3655 US Hwy 211 E
Luray, VA 22835
Owner Phone: 540-999-3500
Contact Information
Contact Name: Jim Schaberl, Chief, Natural & Cultural Resources Division
Contact Address: 3655 US Hwy 211 E
Luray, VA 22835
Contact Phone: 540-999-3500
Contact Info: Carmean, Kirwan and Williamson measured in 2009.
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Richard Salzer
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