2019 update: Review of Google aerial photos and streetview photos revealed that the tree had declined in recent years and was cut back to a large stub 2 years ago.
| Common Name: river birch | Circumference: 140 |
| Species: | Height: 97 |
| Scientific Name: Betula nigra | Crown: 95 |
| Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia | Points: 261 |
| Status: dead | Last Measured: 2009 |
| National Champion: no | Last Measured by: Rod Simmons and Greg Zell |
| Comments: Tree is growing in the Christ Church Presbyterian Cemetery, adjacent to the Alexandria National Cemetery. Headstones immediately surrounding the tree date from the 1820's - 1880's. Tree appears healthy and is well maintained in protected historic site.
2019 update: Review of Google aerial photos and streetview photos revealed that the tree had declined in recent years and was cut back to a large stub 2 years ago. |
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| Location of Tree | |
| Tree is located in: City of Alexandria | Land Owner: City of Alexandria, Park Planning Division |
| GPS Coordinates: N 38.80239 W 77.05733 | Owner Email: rod.simmons@alexandriava.gov |
| Directions: Christ Church Presbyterian Cemetery is located at the entrance to the Alexandria National Cemetery in Old Town Alexandria. See map for tree location within cemetery grounds. |
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| Contact Information | |
| Contact Name: Rod Simmons and Greg Zell | Permission to Advertise: Yes |
| Contact Email: rod.simmons@alexandriava.gov | Contact Address: |
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| Contact Info: Greg Zell gregory.zell@verizon.net | |
| Nominators |
| Original Nominator(s): Rod Simmons and Greg Zell |
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