Common Name: northern bayberry | Circumference: 24 |
Species: | Height: 18 |
Scientific Name: Morella pensylvanica (syn. Myrica pensylvanica) | Crown: 28 |
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia | Points: 49 |
Status: dead | Last Measured: 2013 |
National Champion: no | Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, Vickie Shafer |
Comments: The tree appears healthy and sound, stabilizing the sand dune on which it grows. It is the national champion. 2017: Tree was discovered to be dead during a summer 2017 visit to the location by Gary Williamson. | |
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Location of Tree | |
Tree is located in: City of Virginia Beach | Land Owner: False Cape State Park |
GPS Coordinates: N 36.58052 W 75.88187 | Owner Email: |
Directions: Wash woods section of False Cape State Park next to observation tower. |
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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 |
Other Nominators: Gary Williamson, Vickie Shafer |