Tree Information
Common Name: bigleaf magnolia
Scientific Name: Magnolia macrophylla
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 1588
Status: dead
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Circumference: 56 in.
Height: 67 ft.
Crown: 35 ft.
Points: 132
Date Last Measured: 2014
Last Measured by: Robert Vickers
Date First Measured: 2009
Comments:
2024 comments: Bob Vickers spoke to owner and he said that the tree came down in a storm two years ago. Several smaller trees surrounding it (possible root suckers?) have been registered. Former state champion.
2014 comments: The tree appears to be very healthy.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Fairfax
Land Owner: Paul Benfda
GPS Coordinates: 38.987542, -77.259388
Directions: The tree overlooks River Bend Road on the left side of the road, just over the first curve heading north from Georgetown Pike in Great Falls. It is opposite the entrance to 701 River Bend Road.
Owner Address: 670 River Bend Rd.
Great Falls, VA 22066
Owner Phone: 703-931-1557
Contact Information
Contact Name: Robert Vickers
Contact Email: prvickers@aol.com
Contact Address: 312 Springvale Road
Great Falls, VA 22066
Contact Phone: 703-759-3280
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Robert Vickers
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