G. Williamson Jan-15
| Common Name: evergreen bayberry | Circumference: 6 |
| Species: | Height: 14 |
| Scientific Name: Morella caroliniensis (syn. Myrica caroliniensis) | Crown: 14 |
| Native/Naturalized: Native to North America | Points: 24 |
| Status: alive | Last Measured: 2015 |
| National Champion: yes | Last Measured by: Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson |
| Comments: Declared national champion in 2015 and recognized as national co-champion in 2019 with another specimen in the same location. It appears healthy and sound. It is a member of a a large stand at this location. | |
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G. Williamson Jan-15 |
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| Location of Tree | |
| Tree is located in: City of Newport News | Land Owner: The Mariners' Museum and Park |
| GPS Coordinates: 37.04585, -76.48298 | Owner Email: www.marinersmuseum.org |
| Directions: The colony is approximately 200 feet north of oak tree overlook. Marker on the slope (west facing) above lake (Noland Trail). |
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| Owner Address: |
Owner Phone: 757-596-2222 |
| Contact Information | |
| Contact Name: Dave Kennedy | Permission to Advertise: Yes |
| Contact Email: dkennedy@marinersmuseum.org | Contact Address: |
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| Contact Info: Dave Kennedy is the Park Operations Manager for The Mariners’ Museum and Park. Other contacts: Erica Deale, edeale@marinersmuseum.org; Graham King, gking@marinersmuseum.org. | |
| Nominators |
| Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson |
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