Tree Information
Common Name: shellbark hickory
Scientific Name: Carya laciniosa
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 124
Status: alive
National Champion: yes
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 190 in.
Height: 109 ft.
Crown: 112 ft.
Points: 327
Date Last Measured: 2015
Last Measured by: Greg Zell
Date First Measured: 1970
Comments: Declared national champion in 2018. First measured by Albert Settle in 1970. Remeasured by Larry Dunn in 1994, and by Jonathan Pine in 2006.

Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Culpeper
Land Owner: Edward J. Parrish
GPS Coordinates: 38.59099, -77.95594
Directions: From Culpeper take 229 North, past Hazel River. First right on Little Fork Church Rd. Behind house.
Owner Address: 16104 Little Fork Church Rd.
Rixeyville, VA 22737
Contact Information
Contact Name: Robert Parrish
Contact Email: robparrish@users.com
Contact Address: 16104 Little Fork Church Rd.
Rixeyville, VA 22737
Contact Phone: 540-937-7136
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Albert B. Settle