Tree Information
Common Name: corkscrew willow
Scientific Name: Salix matsudana
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized
Database ID: 1079
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 287 in.
Height: 57 ft.
Crown: 78 ft.
Points: 364
Date Last Measured: 2017
Last Measured by: David Formella
Date First Measured: 2007
Comments: The tree's health seems to be deteriorating and has lost a few main branches. Should be checked in the next few years to see if the Town has cut it down or if it has died completely. The tree has multiple cankers and has split at standard. Measured at the smoothest part of the tree that was the most canker free. Tree heights/ crown widths were measured to the tallest or widest point, regardless if this portion was alive or not. 2018 update: Town officials recognized the deteriorating condition of the tree and hired an arborist to inspect it and recommend maintenance options. Plan is to prune the extensive amount of dead wood out of the tree to make it safer and less vulnerable to storm damage.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Pulaski
Land Owner: Town of Pulaski
GPS Coordinates: 37.045716, -80.777349
Directions: The tree is in a Town of Pulaski park that includes the old railroad station. Tree is located next to the walking loop trail near 208 Dora Hwy, Pulaski, Va ,24301.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Eric Wiseman
Contact Email: pwiseman@vt.edu
Contact Phone: 540-231-5148
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Jeff Kirwan
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