Tree Information
Common Name: Japanese snowbell
Scientific Name: Styrax japonicus
Native/Naturalized: Not Naturalized
Database ID: 1219
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 106 in.
Height: 33 ft.
Crown: 33 ft.
Points: 147
Date Last Measured: 2017
Last Measured by: Renee Frith
Date First Measured: 2007
Comments: The tree is very healthy and expertly cared for by the garden staff. Circumference measured at 8" above ground due to forked trunk.

Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Norfolk
Land Owner: Norfolk Botanical Garden
GPS Coordinates: 36.906428, -76.197701
Directions: Norfolk Botanical Garden near the junction of Flowing Arboretum and Discovery Grove.
Owner Address: 6700 Azalea Garden Road
Norfolk, VA 23518
Owner Phone: 757-441-5830
Contact Information
Contact Name: Carl Simmons
Contact Email: carl.simmons@nbgs.org
Contact Phone: 757-441-5830 (ext. 4
Contact Info: Carl Simmons is Curator of Woody Plants. Paul Ziegler contact information in private comments.
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Bryon Carmean, Gary Williamson, Theresa Augustin