Tree Information
Common Name: cherry plum
Scientific Name: Prunus cerasifera
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized
Database ID: 470
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Circumference: 90 in.
Height: 30 ft.
Crown: 33 ft.
Points: 128
Date Last Measured: 2017
Last Measured by: Greg Zell
Date First Measured: 2007
Comments: Originally nominated in 1988. Circumference measured at 2 ft. 2017: Health appears to be generally good for older specimen. Some dead wood in crown. This is the larger of two similar specimens growing next to each other. CBH was taken at 1'8". This multiple trunk specimen, but appears common for this species. I believe the low measurement is acceptable (see photos of trunk). If not, the separate measurements of divergent trunks at 4.5' are 45" and 33".
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Alexandria
Land Owner: City of Alexndria - Division of Natural Resources
GPS Coordinates: 38.83135, -77.10341
Owner Email: Matthew.Barker@alexandriava.gov
Directions: In Fort Ward Park off West Braddock Rd. Found just off loop park road 3/4 of way around the circle, approximately 15' off right side of roadway. Growing next to similar specimen.
Owner Address: 2900-A Businss Center Dr.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Owner Phone: 703-746-4654
Contact Information
Contact Name: City of Alexndria - Division of Natural Resources
Contact Email: Matthew.Barker@alexandriava.gov
Contact Address: 2900-A Businss Center Dr.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Contact Phone: 703-746-4654
Contact Info: Craig Alexander, Park Manager, 703-838-4844 Measured in 2007 by Jeff Kirwan
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Richard Salzer
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