Tree Information
Common Name: Higan cherry
Scientific Name: Prunus subhirtella
Native/Naturalized: Not Naturalized
Database ID: 494
Status: not top 3
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Circumference: 75 in.
Height: 42 ft.
Crown: 24 ft.
Points: 123
Date Last Measured: 2017
Last Measured by: Greg Zell
Date First Measured: 1988
Comments: Previously incorrectly identified as Prunus serrulata. This specimen is an old age ornamental. There are/were four total at the site; all are in serious decline. The measured specimen is unhealthy - the top 1/3 is dead wood. The total score (height) includes dead wood at the top. I would not be surprised to see this tree removed by the Park Authority upon next inspection. An old age specimen. CBH was taken at 3' due to abnormal growth and multiple stems below 4.5'. Height included a generous lenth of dead wood at the apex.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Fairfax
Land Owner: Fairfax County Park Authority
GPS Coordinates: 38.85317, -77.19216
Directions: Near rest area picnic tables at Roundtree Park, off Annandale Rd. Tree is located between parking lot and picnic pavillion, about 6' off paved bike trail. This specimen is the largest of four specimens planted in a row some years ago.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Fairfax County Park Authority
Contact Info: Measured in 2007 by Jeff and Judy Kirwan.
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Richard Salzer
Additional Information
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