Tree Information
Common Name: Alleghany chinkapin
Scientific Name: Castanea pumila
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 1158
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Trunk Girth: 17 in.
Tree Height: 39 ft.
Crown Spread: 17 ft.
Points: 60
Date Last Measured: 2023
Last Measured by: Scott Ramsey
Date First Measured: 2007
Comments:
2023 Comments: One of the stems has died and deteriorated due to chestnut blight.
2007 Comments: Chinkapins in this area are seriously affected by the chestnut blight. The largest stems are most involved and many are dead or in the process. Measured by Carmean and Williamson at circumference 21", height 35', crown 21', 61 total points.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Virginia Beach
Land Owner: State of Virginia - Dept. of Conservation and Recreation
GPS Coordinates: 36.89399, -76.01115
Directions: First Landing State Park. Long Creek Trail south side of northern loop, 1/8 mile west of split and 45 feet down dune below trail. Plant marked with pink tape. GPS coordinates are approximate. As of 2023, Long Creek Trail has changed compared to the latest satellite imagery, caution is advised. Tree is almost visible from the Long Creek Trail.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean
Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 757-934-0588
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson
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