Tree Information
Common Name: pin oak
Scientific Name: Quercus palustris
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 1617
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Trunk Girth: 215 in.
Tree Height: 101 ft.
Crown Spread: 133 ft.
Points: 349
Date Last Measured: 2024
Last Measured by: Harry Van Guilder, Mike Jenkins, Vanya Davis, Parker Kapral, Hannah Wiseman, Eric Wiseman and Tiffany Hannas
Date First Measured: 2009
Comments:
2024 comments: Healthy, vigorous specimen with lightning protection installed. This tree has impressive buttress roots and a sturdy root plate.
2014 comments: Beautiful tree. It is healthy and sound. Measured in 2014 by Michelle Dowling at 192" trunk, 97' height, 115' crown, 318 points.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Salem
Land Owner: Roanoke College
GPS Coordinates: 37.29592, -80.054599
Directions: Edge of the main quad at Roanoke College, across from Finley Library. Along High Street.
Owner Address: 221 College ln
Salem, VA 24153
Owner Phone: 540-375-2500
Contact Information
Contact Name: Eric Wiseman
Contact Email: vabigtree@vt.edu
Contact Phone: 540-231-5148
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Joshua Willis
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