Tree Information
Common Name: Chinese tallow
Scientific Name: Triadica sebifera
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized
Database ID: 1222
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 101 in.
Height: 37 ft.
Crown: 31 ft.
Points: 146
Date Last Measured: 2017
Last Measured by: Renee Frith
Date First Measured: 2007
Comments:
2021 update: This tree is no longer a national champion because its species is no longer eligible
Declared national champion in 2020. Tree is starting to show signs of decline (canopy thinning and tip dieback). Circumference measured at 2' above ground due to low branches.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Norfolk
Land Owner: Norfolk Botonical Garden
GPS Coordinates: 36.906263, -76.199697
Directions: Norfolk Botanical Garden east of Baker Overlook in Discovery Grove.
Owner Address: 6700 Azalea Garden Road
Norfolk, VA 23518
Owner Phone: 757-441-5830
Contact Information
Contact Name: Mary Mantey
Contact Email: mary.mantey@nbgs.org
Contact Address: 6700 Azalea Garden Rd
Norfolk, VA 23518
Contact Phone: 757-441-5830
Contact Info: Mary phone extension: 455. Theresa Augustin, Director of Environmental Engagement and Outreach, theresaa@nbgs.org. Previously measured by Carmean in 2007 at 126 points.
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, Theresa Augustin
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