Tree Information

Common Name: Fraser magnolia

Scientific Name: Magnolia fraseri

Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia

Database ID: 1699

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: no

Trunk Girth: 63 in.

Tree Height: 74 ft.

Crown Spread: 47 ft.

Points: 149

Date Last Measured: 2021

Last Measured by: Brendan Fitzgerald

Date First Measured: 2010

Comments: The tree looks very healthy and sound. Circumference was measured at 4.5 feet off the ground on the bigger stem.

Tree was previously measured at 57", 68', 47' and 137 points in 2010 by Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, and Jeff Kirwan.

Picture of a large tree.
Top. Jeff Kirwan. 5/8/2010 Bottom. Brendan Fitzgerald. June 2021

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: Grayson

State Map


Land Owner: State of Virginia - Dept. of Conservation and Recreation

GPS Coordinates: 36.62683, -81.48059

Directions: Grayson Highlands State Park. As you enter the picnic area, it is downhill and to the right, next to DO NOT ENTER sign. Tree extends over the road.

Owner Address: 829 Grayson Highland Ln

Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363

Owner Phone: 276-579-7092


Contact Information

Contact Name: Marceia Holland

Contact Email: Marceia.Holland@dcr.virginia.gov

Contact Phone: 276-579-7092

Contact Info: Marceia Holland - Park Manager - Grayson Highlands State Park


Nominators

Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, and Jeff Kirwan


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