Tree Information
Common Name: cucumbertree
Scientific Name: Magnolia acuminata
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 1200
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Trunk Girth: 270 in.
Tree Height: 65 ft.
Crown Spread: 53 ft.
Points: 348
Date Last Measured: 2017
Last Measured by: John Sweet
Date First Measured: 2007
Comments: Located in a pasture on top of a ridge, it has been hit by lightning on several occasions, which has reduced the top and left scars on the trunk. Otherwise it seems in good health. 2017: It has been hit by lightning on several occasions, which has reduced the top and left scars on the trunk. Otherwise it seems in good health.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Highland
Land Owner: Elizabeth Lawson
GPS Coordinates: 38.31825, -79.66094
Directions: From Mustoe go south on US 220 for 1.5 miles, turn right on Vinegar Run Road [rt 605] and go 0.9 miles. At this point the tree is directly to the right [east] up a very steep hill at the summit on top of a ridge above Vinegar Run Road, Mustoe, VA 24468 . It is on private property. Permission should be requested to visit it. Located in a pasture on top of a ridge.
Owner Address: 115 Kelvin Place
Ithaca, NY 14850
Contact Information
Contact Name: John R. Sweet
Contact Email: jrs@johnrsweet.com
Contact Address: 8562 Jackson River Road
Mustoe, VA 24468
Contact Phone: 540-468-2222
Contact Info: Measured in 2007 by John Sweet.
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): John R. Sweet
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