Tree Information
Common Name: Alleghany serviceberry
Scientific Name: Amelanchier laevis
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 653
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Circumference: 108 in.
Height: 41 ft.
Crown: 50 ft.
Points: 162
Date Last Measured: 2017
Last Measured by: Eric Wiseman
Date First Measured: 2005
Comments: Declared national champion in 2018, but dethroned in 2020 by specimen in Smyth county, VA. Partly hollow, safe in pasture field. It's curious how this tree was spared the ax when the entirety of the surrounding ridge was cleared for pasture. Perhaps it was viewed as worthless for timber or perhaps they enjoyed the floral display in spring. It doesn't seem like the tree accidentally sprouted on the ridge line after the pasture was cleared. Trunk circumference was measured at smallest girth between breast height and ground line (2.75') because there was a cluster of branches at breast height. Height measured with laser hypsometer.
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Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Floyd
Land Owner: Dianne Ham
GPS Coordinates: 36.804417, -80.437375
Directions: Nearest address to tree is 2930 Conner Grove Road SW Willis, VA 24380. When visiting this tree, carry brush ax or machete because it is surrounded by briers.
Owner Address: on file
Owner Phone: on file
Contact Information
Contact Name: Eric Wiseman
Contact Email: pwiseman@vt.edu
Contact Phone: 540-231-5148
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Dennis Anderson
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