Tree Information
Common Name: mountain silverbell
Scientific Name: Halesia tetraptera var. monticola (syn. Halesia monticola)
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 1853
Status: not top 3
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Circumference: 66 in.
Height: 65 ft.
Crown: 35 ft.
Points: 140
Date Last Measured: 2021
Last Measured by: Jared Manzo
Date First Measured: 2011
Comments: The tree appears healthy and well cared for. ID 4835 in the arboretum system. The tree is noted as cultivar 'vestita' or downy mountain silverbell.
Tree was previously measured by Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson & Jeff Kirwan at 60", 57', 39' and 127 points in 2011.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Clarke
Land Owner: State Arboretum of Virginia
GPS Coordinates: 39.06073, -78.05784
Owner Email: blandy@virginia.edu
Directions: The tree is located in the silverbell section of the arboretum near Lake Arnold; down hill from lilac section.
Owner Address: 400 Blandy Farm Ln.
Boyce, Va 22620
Owner Phone: 540-837-1758
Contact Information
Contact Name: Jared Manzo
Contact Email: jpm3wr@virginia.edu
Contact Phone: 540-837-1758
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Carmean, Kirwan, Williamson, Ailes, Blair