Common Name: silver maple | Circumference: 264 |
Species: | Height: 104 |
Scientific Name: Acer saccharinum | Crown: 115 |
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia | Points: 397 |
Status: alive | Last Measured: 2023 |
National Champion: no | Last Measured by: Alex Adams |
Comments: 2023 update: The tree is on its last leg. About half of the canopy is in decline and is without foliage. A large leader has fallen out of the tree. Numerous dead branches and hangers. No longer state co-champion. 2021 update: This tree has been dethroned as national champion by another tree in Houston County, Minnesota. 2020 update: Declared national co-champion in 2020 with two other Virginia specimens, one in Bath county and the other in Fairfax county. 2013 update: Measured by Jordan Endahl at 255', 120", 130', 408 points. More Photos |
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Top. J. Endahl. 2013. Center, Bottom. A. Adams. 2023. |
Location of Tree | |
Tree is located in: Bland | Land Owner: Patrick Groseclose |
GPS Coordinates: 37.01151, -81.36391 | Owner Email: |
Directions: Tree is in the front yard of an old, unoccupied farm house. One mile west of Ceres, VA on the north side of US Rt. 42. |
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Contact Information | |
Contact Name: Eric Wiseman | Permission to Advertise: Yes |
Contact Email: vabigtree@vt.edu | Contact Address: |
Contact Phone: | |
Contact Info: Riley Bruce, brucer@vdof.org |
Nominators |
Original Nominator(s): Tyler Blount; Riley Bruce |
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