Common Name: eastern baccharis Circumference: 36
Species: Height: 20
Scientific Name: Baccharis halimifolia Crown: 20
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia Points: 61
Status: dead Last Measured: 2016
National Champion: no Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson
Comments:
2023 comments: Dylan Kania reported in October 2023 that the tree was gone. No information on its death or removal.
2016 comments: Declared a national champion in 2008. and dethroned in 2013. Reclaimed national champion in 2017. It is currently the all-time largest specimen of the species documented in the state.

Gary Williamson 7/18/2016
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Chesapeake Land Owner: City of Chesapeake
GPS Coordinates: 36.79998, -76.26255 Owner Email:
Directions:
W side of Atlantic Ave. just slightly N of intersection with Broad St. Next to tall chain-linked fence, 100 yards S of intersection with Narrow St.

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Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean Permission to Advertise: Yes
Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com Contact Address:
3616 Labrador Ln., Suffolk, VA 23434
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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