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E. Wiseman 1/9/2014
| Common Name: American beech | Circumference: 224 |
| Species: | Height: 90 |
| Scientific Name: Fagus grandifolia | Crown: 110 |
| Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia | Points: 342 |
| Status: alive | Last Measured: 2014 |
| National Champion: yes | Last Measured by: Lane Dellinger, Kevin Sigmon, and Eric Wiseman |
| Comments: Recognized as national champion in 2019. Trunk circumference measured ~30" above root collar because swell of scaffold branch was present at 4.5'. Measured in 2009 by Carmean and Williamson at 226" circumference, 90' height, 117' crown, and totaling 345 points.
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E. Wiseman 1/9/2014 |
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| Location of Tree | |
| Tree is located in: New Kent | Land Owner: Clynt Parrish |
| GPS Coordinates: 37.52135, -77.07566 | Owner Email: |
| Directions: Front yard at land owner's residence. Can't miss it. |
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Owner Phone: 804-339-9229 |
| Contact Information | |
| Contact Name: Eric Wiseman | Permission to Advertise: Yes |
| Contact Email: pwiseman@vt.edu | Contact Address: |
| Contact Phone: 540-231-5148 | |
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| Nominators |
| Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson |
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