Tree Information

Common Name: turkey oak

Scientific Name: Quercus laevis

Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia

Database ID: 1092

Status: dead

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: no

Trunk Girth: 69 in.

Tree Height: 45 ft.

Crown Spread: 25 ft.

Points: 120

Date Last Measured: 2016

Last Measured by: Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson

Date First Measured: 2007

Comments:
2026 comments: Tree was visited for recertification on 01/12/2026. Property owners reported that the tree had died 1 or 2 years ago and had been cut down.
2016 comments: This tree has some decay and hollow in the trunk and lost its top in hurricane Isabelle but is growing a new leader in the crown and appears fairly healthy based on growth.

People standing next to a tree.
G. Williamson Photo taken in 2007 (L) and in 2016 (R)

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: Isle of Wight

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Land Owner: William Gregory Crocker

GPS Coordinates: 36.866965, -76.830159

Directions: From the owners address the tree is about 60 feet NE of the residence and 50 feet East of the champion Margaretta oak. It is one of several line trees.

Owner Address: 5359 Windsor Blvd

Zuni, VA 23898

Owner Phone: 757-242-3202


Contact Information

Contact Name: Byron Carmean

Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com


Nominators

Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson


Additional Information

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