Tree Information
Common Name: loquat oak
Scientific Name: Quercus rysophylla
Native/Naturalized: Not Naturalized
Database ID: 1344
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 71 in.
Height: 55 ft.
Crown: 37 ft.
Points: 135
Date Last Measured: 2019
Last Measured by: Brittany Christensen
Date First Measured: 2008
Comments: The tree is healthy and well cared for by the staff.
Also known by the common name Mexican evergreen oak.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Virginia Beach
Land Owner: Virginia Tech - Hampton Roads AREC
GPS Coordinates: 36.88923, -76.17899
Directions: Tree is located in the Tidewater Arboretum on the far southeast corner in Area 8.
Owner Address: 1444 Diamond Springs Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Contact Information
Contact Name: Laurie Fox
Contact Email: ljsmith@vt.edu
Contact Address: 1444 Diamond Springs Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Contact Phone: 757-363-3807
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean & Gary Williamson
Additional Information