Tree Information
Common Name: silverbell
Scientific Name: Halesia tetraptera (syn. Halesia monticola, Halesia carolina)
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 1854
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Circumference: 76 in.
Height: 59 ft.
Crown: 38 ft.
Points: 145
Date Last Measured: 2021
Last Measured by: Jared Manzo
Date First Measured: 2011
Comments: The tree appears healthy and sound. ID 4834 in the arboretum system. Trunk circumference was measured 30 in. above soil line due to codominant stem. This particular tree is noted as the cultivar 'vestita' or downy mountain silverbell.
Last measured by Ailes, Blair, Carmean, Kirwan & Williamson at 67", 53', 36' and 129 points in 2011.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Clarke
Land Owner: State Arboretum of Virginia
GPS Coordinates: 39.06071, -78.05783
Owner Email: blandy@virginia.edu
Directions: The tree is in the section of silverbells which is near Lake Arnold; downhill from the lilac section of the arboretum
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): Ailes, Blair, Carmean, Kirwan, Williamson
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