Tree Information
Common Name: mountain maple
Scientific Name: Acer spicatum
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 153
Status: alive
National Champion: yes
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 18 in.
Height: 42 ft.
Crown: 28 ft.
Points: 67
Date Last Measured: 2013
Last Measured by: Jordan Endahl
Date First Measured: 1991
Comments: Former national champion/co-champion dethroned in 2013, but returned to champion status in 2020.
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Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Smyth
Land Owner: U.S. Forest Service
GPS Coordinates: 36.6872, -81.54104
Directions: Jefferson National Forest, Grindstone Campground, Site 56.
Owner Address: Route 1
Marion VA 24354
Contact Information
Contact Name: Eric Wiseman
Contact Email: pwiseman@vt.edu
Contact Phone: 540-231-5148
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Richard Salzer
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