Tree Information
Common Name: Japanese yew
Scientific Name: Taxus cuspidata
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized
Database ID: 1449
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 96 in.
Height: 69 ft.
Crown: 42 ft.
Points: 176
Date Last Measured: 2018
Last Measured by: Jon Rockett and Yvonne Rockett
Date First Measured: 2009
Comments: This tree was first nominated in 1988, and was planted by world travelers, M/M. George M. Judd, promoting Shenandoah National Park. Tag #50 found in tree in 2009. 2018: Appears in good health. Reported in 2009 to have tag #50 - no tag found. Tree is located next to blue spruce id#1474.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Page
Land Owner: National Park Service
GPS Coordinates: 38.59698, -78.38137
Directions: Skyland, Shenandoah National Park. Down hill from Shenandoah Lodge Units 69-71 towards the pump station and approximately 330 degrees from pump station to tree.
Owner Address: 3655 US Hwy 211 E
Luray VA 22835
Owner Phone: 540-999-3500
Contact Information
Contact Name: Jim Schaberl, Chief Natural & Cultural Resources Division
Contact Address: 3655 US Hwy 211 E
Luray VA 22835
Contact Phone: 540-999-3500
Contact Info: Carmean, Kirwan and Williamson measured in 2009.
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Richard Salzer
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