Tree Information
Common Name: sawtooth oak
Scientific Name: Quercus acutissima
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized
Database ID: 768
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 194 in.
Height: 50 ft.
Crown: 96 ft.
Points: 268
Date Last Measured: 2025
Last Measured by: Vic Parkes, Bella Hardaway, and Eric Wiseman
Date First Measured: 2006
Comments:
2025 comments: Declared state co-champion in 2025. This is a sturdy and stable specimen, with no indications of stress or infection. It appears to be in great health. Trunk circumference was measured at 6" above ground level due to low lateral branches.
2017 comments: An old age, very healthy tree growing within the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery. No known historical significance to this historically planted specimen. It has a very attractive form with thick trunk and broad crown. There are no known threats to tree at this location. It is well cared for by professional arborist staff at Arlington National Cemetery. The trunk measurement was taken at 6" above ground due to low natural lateral branching of specimen. The measurements conducted by Greg Zell and Vincent Verweij were 176", 51', and 90' for a score of 250 points.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Arlington
Land Owner: Arlington National Cemetery
GPS Coordinates: 38.878504, -77.068353
Owner Email: gregory.r.huse.civ@army.mil
Directions: The tree is located within the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery. Enter the cemetery from Memorial Bridge entrance. Vehicle access is restricted without permission.
Owner Address: 1 Memorial Avenue
Arlington, VA 22211
Owner Phone: 703-695-3588
Contact Information
Contact Name: Greg Huse
Contact Email: gregory.r.huse.civ@army.mil
Contact Address: 1 Memorial Avenue
Arlington, VA 22211
Contact Phone: 703-695-3588
Contact Info: Greg Huse, Urban Forester, Memorial Arboretum Manager, Arlington National Cemetery
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Greg Zell
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