Common Name: common persimmon Circumference: 152
Species: Height: 85
Scientific Name: Diospyros virginiana Crown: 68
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia Points: 254
Status: alive Last Measured: 2015
National Champion: yes Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Gary Willilamson
Comments: Declared national champion in 2016 and recognized as national co-champion in 2019, sharing title with a tree in Ohio. The tree should be safe and receives good care.
Trunk comprises three stems that fork at about 3 feet above ground line. Trunk measurement recorded here is the smallest girth between ground level and the trunk fork. Each stem girth was measured at 4.5' above ground in June 2022 and recorded as 83", 82", 58". A composite trunk circumference calculated from these measurements would be 130", which would bring the score down to 232 points. The national co-champion in Ohio has a similar trunk form, so these trees are being similarly compared.

Gary Williamson Mar-15
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Suffolk Land Owner: Constance Woods Homeowner Association
GPS Coordinates: 36.73556, -76.58906 Owner Email:
Directions:
From Main Street in downtown Suffolk, take Constance Road to the west approximately 1/4 mile to Constance Woods. Turn right (north) and the tree is in the commons area straight ahead as you enter the complex.

Owner Address:


 Owner Phone: 757-539-7028
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
 
Contact Info: Becky Habel is a member of the HOA. 757-539-7028
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson
Other Nominators: