Tree Information
Common Name: common boxwood
Scientific Name: Buxus sempervirens
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized
Database ID: 1328
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 96 in.
Height: 20 ft.
Crown: 23 ft.
Points: 122
Date Last Measured: 2019
Last Measured by: Jason Sprouls, Harry Van Guilder
Date First Measured: 2008
Comments: The plantation was Colonel George Hairston's home which was constructed in 1776. It is believed the boxwood dates back between 1813-16.
2019 Update: There are signs of dieback on a large caliper limb of the Boxwood consistent with the amount last observed in 2008. One of the main leaders also displays a significant amount of decay. Despite this, the tree seems to remain unaffected. Circumference was taken below forking of branches at groundline (4") to be consistent with other measurements of boxwoods, as this growing habit is common to the species.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Henry
Land Owner: Carter Bank and Trust
GPS Coordinates: 36.72024, -79.88082
Directions: The tree is located in the lawn directly behind Beaver Creek Corporate Office of Carter Bank and Trust.
Owner Address: 1300 Kings Mountain Road
Martinsville, VA 24112
Owner Phone: (276)-656-1776
Contact Information
Contact Name: Pamela Griffith
Contact Email: Pamela.Griffith@carterbankandtrust.com
Contact Phone: 276-226-1331
Contact Info: Bill Moore, wtmoore@sitestar.net, 276-656-1776
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Bill Moore, Jeff Kirwan, Peter Kirwan
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