Tree Information
Common Name: Japanese maple
Scientific Name: Acer palmatum
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized
Database ID: 1255
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 127 in.
Height: 52 ft.
Crown: 59 ft.
Points: 194
Date Last Measured: 2017
Last Measured by: Carol King, Shawn Dash, Daina Henry, Rand Milam, Rhonda Graves
Date First Measured: 2007
Comments:
2017 comments: The crown is lopsided due to large evergreens on one side. Tree is somewhat encumbered by English and poison ivy. Otherwise tree seems to be healthy. Trunk measured at 15 inches above ground due to low vertical branches. We did verify that the trunk was continuous below that point.
2007 comments: The tree appears very healthy and sound. There is some English ivy at its base which could become troublesome.
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Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Hampton
Land Owner: Hampton University
GPS Coordinates: 37.01318, -76.32675
Directions: Strawberry Banks; South end of Hampton and west of Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel (I-64). Old Strawberry Banks Motel and grounds now owned by Hampton University.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Carol King
Contact Email: cdkinggardener@hotmail.com
Contact Address: 45 Greenbriar Avenue
Hampton, VA 23661
Contact Phone: 757-327-0414
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson