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. |
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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. |
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Owner Address: |
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: |