Common Name: American holly Circumference: 151
Species: Height: 61
Scientific Name: Ilex opaca Crown: 42
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia Points: 223
Status: alive Last Measured: 2015
National Champion: no Last Measured by: Rod Simmons and Greg Zell
Comments: It is an old multi-trunk tree growing in the historic Christ Church Cemetery in Old Town Alexandria. The tombstones surrounding the tree date from the early 1800's. Vestry records from the church show burials as early as 1766. The tree appears healthy and there are no known threats to the specimen.

Current all-time species champion.

2006 (left) and 2015 (right)
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Alexandria Land Owner: Christ Church Cemetery
GPS Coordinates: N 38.80198 W 77.05575 Owner Email:
Directions:
Christ Church (Episcopal) Cemetery is located adjacent to the Alexandria National Cemetery in Old Town Alexandria. Enter from Wilkes St. from Patrick St. Cemetery is on the right before entering the National Cemetery. Look for the sign.

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Contact Information
Contact Name: Rod Simmons Permission to Advertise: Yes
Contact Email: rod.simmons@alexandriava.gov Contact Address:
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Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Greg Zell
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