Tree Information
Common Name: American mountain-ash
Scientific Name: Sorbus americana
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 1209
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Trunk Girth: 76 in.
Tree Height: 23 ft.
Crown Spread: 21 ft.
Points: 104
Date Last Measured: 2019
Last Measured by: Eric Wiseman and John Peterson
Date First Measured: 2007
Comments: 2019 Update: Veteran tree in declining condition. Several major branches have died on the south side of the crown and the trunk base has significant decay. Will probably fall apart in the next 5-10 years. Tree comprises three primary stems that are fused near ground line. Trunk circumference measured at smallest girth above ground line and below stem forks, at 1.5' above ground.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Grayson
Land Owner: U.S. Forest Service
GPS Coordinates: 36.65786, -81.53722
Directions: Down slope from the intersection of the Appalachian Trail and the Mount Rogers Spur Trail. About 200' from the trail intersection as walking southeast back toward the Thomas Knob Shelter.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Eric Wiseman
Contact Email: pwiseman@vt.edu
Contact Phone: 540-231-5148
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Jeff Kirwan and Peter Kirwan
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