Tree Information

Common Name: bluejack oak

Scientific Name: Quercus incana

Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia

Database ID: 1386

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: yes

Circumference: 52 in.

Height: 23 ft.

Crown: 26 ft.

Points: 82

Date Last Measured: 2023

Last Measured by: Scott Ramsey

Date First Measured: 2008

Comments:
2023 Comments: Lost limb evident. Surrounded by vines.
2019 Comments: The tree lost a large limb at some point within the last ten years, which has impacted its form and total points. Previously measured by Brittany Christensen at circumference 50", height 25', crown 28', 82 total points.
2008 Comments: The tree appears healthy and in an area safe from harm.

S. Ramsey Jul-23

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: City of Virginia Beach

State Map


Land Owner: State of Virginia - Dept. of Conservation and Recreation

GPS Coordinates: 36.91888, -76.05069

Directions: First Landing State Park. In the campground area (west end) across the road from F6 and F7 between Shore Drive and the campground road. This tree is located near the information center along a trail to the right of entrance. Following the trail on the right, the tree is located across from campsite 36.

Owner Address: 2500 Shore Dr.

Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Owner Phone: 757-412-2300


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 Gary Williamson


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