Tree Information
Common Name: northern catalpa
Scientific Name: Catalpa speciosa
Native/Naturalized: Native to North America
Database ID: 542
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Circumference: 252 in.
Height: 57 ft.
Crown: 51 ft.
Points: 322
Date Last Measured: 2023
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Dylan Kania, Gary Williamson
Date First Measured: 2002
Comments:
2023 update: The tree had heavy pruning, but is recovering well. A small crack between the two main trunks has the owner considering a cable or brace rod.
2019 update: Examination of Google Street View revealed that the tree suffered a severe height loss around 2014. Whether it was cut down or blown down is not known.
2012 update: The home is one of the oldest in the area, and was obviously built so as to receive shade from the tree at least 100 years ago. Owner noted that two large limbs have fallen as a result of previous storm damage. Last measured by Woodson, Armes, Brockwell at 244", 97', 72', 359 points.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Richmond
Land Owner: Anne-Marie Lillyman
GPS Coordinates: 37.52093, -77.3949
Directions: The neighborhood is called Montrose Heights. The house is on the right corner of Newman. The tree is in the fenced back yard.
Owner Address: 1900 Newman Road
Richmond, VA 23231
Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean
Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 757-934-0588
Contact Info: Christina Woodson, woodsoncm@gmail.com
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Anne-Marie Lillyman
Other Nominators: Christina Woodson, Kelli Armes,Tracey Brockwel
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