Tree Information

Common Name: European larch

Scientific Name: Larix decidua

Native/Naturalized: Naturalized

Database ID: 1595

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: no

Trunk Girth: 112 in.

Tree Height: 65 ft.

Crown Spread: 35 ft.

Points: 186

Date Last Measured: 2019

Last Measured by: Robert Vickers

Date First Measured: 2009

Comments: Probably has historic significance on the grounds of The Potomac School, which was founded in 1904. Tree is under stress from adjacent construction and in poor health from lack of attention.

Bob Vickers June 2019

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: Fairfax

State Map

Land Owner: The Potomac School

GPS Coordinates: 38.93803, -77.15224

Owner Email: sbd@potomacschool.org

Directions: Tree is on the south side (front yard) of the old headmaster's house. Next to another large European larch.

Owner Address: 1301 Potomac School Rd

McLean, VA 22101

Owner Phone: 703-356-4100

Contact Information

Contact Name: Robert Vickers

Contact Email: prvickers@aol.com

Nominators

Original Nominator(s): Robert Vickers

Additional Information

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