Tree Information
Common Name: ring-cup oak
Scientific Name: Quercus glauca
Native/Naturalized: Not Naturalized
Database ID: 981
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Circumference: 41 in.
Height: 40 ft.
Crown: 45 ft.
Points: 92
Date Last Measured: 2021
Last Measured by: Norfolk Master Gardener Tree Stewards
Date First Measured: 2001
Comments: Healthy, nicely shaped tree. Well cared for by Botanical Garden staff. ID changed to Quercus glauca based on ID tag at botanical garden. Tree is multitrunked at ground level. Trunk circumference measured from largest single trunk at 2 feet.
Tree was previously measured at 41", 33', 16' and 78 points in 2011 by Alex Darr.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Norfolk
Land Owner: Norfolk Botanical Garden
GPS Coordinates: 36.90149, -76.20063
Directions: Behind the visitor center, outside gate to Japanese collection.
Owner Address: 6700 Azalea Garden Road
Norfolk, VA 23518
Owner Phone: 757-441-5830
Contact Information
Contact Name: Carl Simmons
Contact Email: carl.simmons@nbgs.org
Contact Phone: 757-441-5830 (ext. 4
Contact Info: Carl Simmons is Curator of Woody Plants. Paul Ziegler contact information in private comments.
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson
Additional Information