Common Name: swamp black tupelo Circumference: 206
Species: Height: 116
Scientific Name: Nyssa biflora Crown: 54
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia Points: 336
Status: alive Last Measured: 2013
National Champion: yes Last Measured by: Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson
Comments: Declared national co-champion in 2013 and recognized in 2020 as national co-champion with a tree in Suffolk, VA. The tree appears healthy, but has a hollow in its base and some storm damage in crown.

Gary Williamson January 2013
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Chesapeake Land Owner: Unknown - Possibly Northwest Baptist Church
GPS Coordinates: 36.56345, -76.23163 Owner Email:
Directions:
East side of Ballahack Rd near Northwest Baptist Church in swamp forest north of church approx. 220 yards. Visible from road in winter. Possibly owned by Northwest Baptist Church.

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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, Gary Williamson
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