Tree Information
Common Name: northern catalpa
Scientific Name: Catalpa speciosa
Native/Naturalized: Native to North America
Database ID: 1506
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Trunk Girth: 262 in.
Tree Height: 76 ft.
Crown Spread: 91 ft.
Points: 361
Date Last Measured: 2025
Last Measured by: Bella Hardaway and Eric Wiseman
Date First Measured: 2009
Comments:
2025 comments: The tree remains in great health. There is English ivy growing on the east aspect of the tree, but it doesn't seem to be overtaking it yet. Tree is highly valued by the family and the kids enjoy climbing it. A book about the history of the community shows the tree standing mature next to the house in 1948. Original portion of the house was built in the 1870s. Trunk circumference was measured at narrowest girth between breast height and ground level, which was about 2' above mid-slope ground.
2019 comments: The tree is very healthy and not in any danger at this time. Note: Trunk circumference was measured at narrowest girth above ground line (1'7") due to low branches. New state champion in 2019. The measurements by Greg Estoll were 248", 80', and 83' for a total of 349 points.
2009 comments: Measured by Greg Estoll at 317 points.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Tazewell
Land Owner: Wendell and Miranda Schlabach
GPS Coordinates: 37.05767, -81.53642
Owner Email: Private
Directions: The tree is in the front yard to the left (west side) of the house when standing in the driveway. Can't miss it.
Owner Address: 380 Pleasant Hill Church Road
Tazewell, VA 24651
Owner Phone: Private
Contact Information
Contact Name: Greg Estoll
Contact Email: greg.estoll@dof.virginia.gov
Contact Phone: 276-988-3723
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Greg Estoll
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