Tree Information
Common Name: fringetree
Scientific Name: Chionanthus virginicus
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 1369
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Trunk Girth: 55 in.
Tree Height: 30 ft.
Crown Spread: 30 ft.
Points: 93
Date Last Measured: 2023
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, and Dylan Kania
Date First Measured: 2008
Comments:
2023 comments: Tree was measured at 2' above ground due to branching (see photo). Tree appears healthy and sound.
2015 comments: The tree appears healthy and well cared for in the wildflower garden area. Measured by Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson in 2015. Circumference: 42", Height: 24', Crown: 26', Points: 73.
2008 comments: Measured in 2008 by Carmean and Williamson at 40", 26', 24', 72 points.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Newport News
Land Owner: Virginia Living Museum
GPS Coordinates: 37.06902, -76.47932
Directions: On the north side of the doorway leading into the Virginia Living Museum Education Center near the wildflower garden.
Owner Address: J. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23601
Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean
Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com
Contact Address: 3616 Labrador Lane
Suffolk, VA 23434
Contact Phone: 757-934-0588
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean and Jean Carmean and Gary Williamson
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