2017 update: Tree seems to still be doing well. Trunk circumference measured 1' above ground line due to forked stem at breast height.
Byron Carmean 3/11/2017
| Common Name: swamp dogwood | Circumference: 30 |
| Species: | Height: 23 |
| Scientific Name: Cornus foemina (syn. Cornus stricta) | Crown: 22 |
| Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia | Points: 59 |
| Status: alive | Last Measured: 2017 |
| National Champion: yes | Last Measured by: Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson |
| Comments: Declared national champion in 2009 and recognized as national co-champion in 2019, sharing title with tree in North Carolina. Recognized as sole national champ in 2020. The tree appears healthy and sound. It was in full bloom on the day of measurement (5-20-09).
2017 update: Tree seems to still be doing well. Trunk circumference measured 1' above ground line due to forked stem at breast height. |
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Byron Carmean 3/11/2017 |
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| Location of Tree | |
| Tree is located in: Isle of Wight | Land Owner: Unknown |
| GPS Coordinates: 36.68915, -76.91878 | Owner Email: |
| Directions: Blackwater River Swamp north of City of Franklin at edge of oxbow. Near River Rd, Franklin, VA 23851. |
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| Contact Information | |
| Contact Name: Byron Carmean | Permission to Advertise: Yes |
| Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com | Contact Address: 3616 Labrador Ln Suffolk, VA 23434 |
| Contact Phone: 757-934-0588 | |
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| Nominators |
| Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson |
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