Common Name: hophornbeam Circumference: 64
Species: Height: 67
Scientific Name: Ostrya virginiana Crown: 37
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia Points: 140
Status: alive Last Measured: 2015
National Champion: no Last Measured by: Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson
Comments: Declared national champion in 2019, but dethroned in 2020 by larger tree in Maine. The tree appears healthy and sound. It grows on conservation land, so it should be protected.

G. Williamson 2015
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Chesapeake Land Owner: City of Chesapeake
GPS Coordinates: 36.59752, -76.22439 Owner Email:
Directions:
South side of St. Brides Road, along the drainage of the north branch of the Northwest River. Site is on the east side of the river near the junction with E/W Tributary.

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Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean Permission to Advertise: Yes
Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com Contact Address:
3616 Labrador Lane
Suffolk, VA 23434
Contact Phone: 757-934-0588
 
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Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson
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