Tree Information
Common Name: flowering dogwood
Scientific Name: Cornus florida
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 1028
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Trunk Girth: 104 in.
Tree Height: 33 ft.
Crown Spread: 47 ft.
Points: 149
Date Last Measured: 2026
Last Measured by: Bella Hardaway and Eric Wiseman
Date First Measured: 2006
Comments:
2026 Comments: Significant dieback and canopy thinning since previous measurements. Tree is estimated by owner to be 68 years old based on history of the school. Trunk measured above root collar at 4" above ground level, and below fork into multiple stems and branches.
2016 Comments: The tree is in good condition. A beautiful flowering pink dogwood. In front of the old South Hill Elementary School. Trunk was measured at narrowest girth above ground line below forked trunk, which is typical growth habit for the species in open landscapes. Originally nominated at 137 points. Previously measured by Alex Cassell and Eric Wiseman - Trunk: 100", Height: 31', Crown: 52', Total Points: 144.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Mecklenburg
Land Owner: Gretchen Hayes and Hannah Hayes
GPS Coordinates: 36.72639, -78.123938
Owner Email: Private
Directions: Tree is on Franklin St. in South Hill, VA. From I-85 South take exit and turn right onto US-1 South. As you come into South Hill take a left on Franklin St. The tree is on the left in front of the old school.
Owner Phone: Private
Contact Information
Contact Name: Eric Wiseman
Contact Email: vabigtree@vt.edu
Contact Phone: 540-231-5148
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Robin Allen
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