Common Name: winged elm Circumference: 180
Species: Height: 95
Scientific Name: Ulmus alata Crown: 83
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia Points: 296
Status: alive Last Measured: 2018
National Champion: yes Last Measured by: James Schroering and Jim Blackwell
Comments: Declared national champion in 2009.

2018 update: I would say that the roots are not eroded, as much as the tree was apparently pushed severely (roots sprung) many, many years ago, probably due to a hurricane. The current landowner (Johnny Nelson) has lived there 30+ years and he said the tree looked like that when he moved in. I would rate the tree as very old, but relatively healthy.

J. Schroering 11/26/2018
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Hopewell Land Owner: John Nelson and Bridget Nelson
GPS Coordinates: 37.31391, -77.27534 Owner Email:
Directions:
At the owner's address in the back of the residence, easily visible from the street.

Owner Address:
1010 Maplewood Avenue
Hopewell, VA 23860

Owner Phone:
Contact Information
Contact Name: Eric Wiseman Permission to Advertise: Yes
Contact Email: pwiseman@vt.edu Contact Address:

Contact Phone:
 
Contact Info: Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson measured in 2007.
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson
Other Nominators: