Common Name: slippery elm Circumference: 247
Species: Height: 108
Scientific Name: Ulmus rubra Crown: 74
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia Points: 374
Status: alive Last Measured: 2021
National Champion: no Last Measured by: Jared Manzo
Comments: Tree is in good condition. No significant signs of decay present (2021).

Species identification of this tree is not conclusive at this time. Chris Lewis (consulting arborist) believes it is slippery (red) elm based on fruit samples. Dr. John Seiler (Virginia Tech dendrologist) cannot rule out a European variety based on the samples he examined. It was the largest specimen of the species ever documented by the program as of 2021.

The tree has significant cultural status in the community. Tree is reported to be protected by the Virginia Preservation Society. Much lore surrounds the tree as it is believed to be a witness tree of the Civil War, although no documentation of its age is known. An essay about the tree was posted on Facebook by ""Winchester Tales"" in November 2020: https://www.facebook.com/111381873717547/posts/220269196162147

Tree was previously measured at 236"", 108', 91' and 367 points in 2011 by Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, and Jeff Kirwan.

Top. D Shade. June 2007. Middle. G Williamson. December 2011. Bottom Two. Jared Manzo. June 2021
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Winchester Land Owner: Mount Hebron Cemetery
GPS Coordinates: 39.18251, -78.15947 Owner Email: jim@mthebroncemetery.org
Directions:
Take Boscawen St. east into Mt. Hebron Cemetery, through the archway to the corner.

Owner Address:
305 E Boscawen St
Winchester, VA 22601

 Owner Phone: 540-662-4868
Contact Information
Contact Name: Donald Shade Permission to Advertise: Yes
Contact Email: donald.mthebron@comcast.net Contact Address:
Contact Phone:
 
Contact Info: Chris Lewis, consulting arborist, cplewis2@comcast.net
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Donald Shade
Other Nominators: