Tree Information
Common Name: royal paulownia
Scientific Name: Paulownia tomentosa
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized
Database ID: 1856
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 165 in.
Height: 58 ft.
Crown: 54 ft.
Points: 237
Date Last Measured: 2021
Last Measured by: Jared Manzo
Date First Measured: 2011
Comments:
2025 comments: Tree declared state co-champion after death of tree ID 762.
2021 comments: The tree is in fair condition. The tree does not appear vigorous but health is ok. ID 5196 in the arboretum system.
2011 comments: Tree was previously measured at 151", 55', 46' and 218 points in 2011 by Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson & Carrie Blair.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Clarke
Land Owner: State Arboretum of Virginia
GPS Coordinates: 39.06301, -78.06082
Owner Email: blandy@virginia.edu
Directions: Follow Wilkins Lane Loop Drive to catalpa section. The tree is not far off of road across from meadow.
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): Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, Carrie Blair
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