Common Name: Chinese parasoltree Circumference: 54
Species: Height: 27
Scientific Name: Firmiana simplex Crown: 24
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized Points: 87
Status: alive Last Measured: 2017
National Champion: no Last Measured by: Renee Frith
Comments:

2021 update: This tree was dethroned as national champion by American Forests because its species is no longer eligible.

Declared national champion in 2016. The tree is very healthy and vigorous. Height measured with digital clinometer. It is well cared for by the garden staff.

R. Frith May-17
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Norfolk Land Owner: Norfolk Botanical Garden
GPS Coordinates: 36.905935, -76.199326 Owner Email:
Directions:
Norfolk Botanical Garden near the junction of Discovery Grove, WOW, and the Flowering Arboretum; west side of the intersection.

Owner Address:
6700 Azalea Garden Road
Norfolk, VA 23518

Owner Phone: 757-441-5830
Contact Information
Contact Name: Carl Simmons Permission to Advertise: Yes
Contact Email: carl.simmons@nbgs.org Contact Address:

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, Theresa Augustin
Other Nominators: