Tree Information
Common Name: mountain laurel
Scientific Name: Kalmia latifolia
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 1643
Status: legacy
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Circumference: 34 in.
Height: 20 ft.
Crown: 19 ft.
Points: 59
Date Last Measured: 2010
Last Measured by: Byron and Jean Carmean, Charlie and Hilda Wilson, Gary Williamson
Date First Measured: 2010
Comments: The tree seems healthy and sound. Its circumference was measured at 6 feet above the ground instead of the traditional 4.5 feet. Tree is not recognized as national champion due to lack of photo documentation.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Lancaster
Land Owner: Mark Manoff
GPS Coordinates: 37.7298, -76.41809
Owner Email: mmanoff@mac.com
Directions: The tree is northeast of the residence at the listed address, which is west of the town of Kilmarnock on the eastern branch of the Corrotoman River.
Owner Address: 219 Red Fox Lane
Weems, VA 22576
Owner Phone: 202-812-9592
Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean
Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com
Contact Address: 3616 Labrador Lane
Suffolk, VA 23434
Contact Phone: 757-234-0588
Contact Info: Mark Manoff Comer & Co. Antiques and Interiors --------------------------- Mobile (202) 812-9592 Kilmarnock, VA (804) 435-2100 Charlottesville, VA (434) 202-1359 mmanoff@mac.com www.comerandco.com comerandco.1stdibs.com
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron and Jean Carmean, Charlie and Hilda Wilson, Gary Williamson