Tree Information
Common Name: dotted hawthorn
Scientific Name: Crataegus punctata
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 1701
Status: alive
National Champion: yes
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 80 in.
Height: 29 ft.
Crown: 44 ft.
Points: 120
Date Last Measured: 2020
Last Measured by: Lara Johnson
Date First Measured: 2010
Comments:
2024 update: Recognized as national co-champion with with another specimen on the same hillside.
2020 comments: Recognized in 2019 as national co-champion with another specimen on the same hillside. Tree remains healthy. Trunk has reverse taper due to branching at about 5 feet above ground level, so trunk circumference was measured at narrowest point, which is 2.5 feet above ground line.
2010 comments: Measured in 2010 by Carmean, Williamson, and Kirwan at 72", 29', 37', 110 points.
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Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Grayson
Land Owner: State of Virginia - Dept. of Conservation and Recreation
GPS Coordinates: 36.612506, -81.481729
Directions: Grayson Highlands State Park. About 350 ft. behind ranger station. One of two large hawthorns in a pasture area.
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, Jeff Kirwan, and Gary Williamson
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