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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