Tree Information
Common Name: spicebush
Scientific Name: Lindera benzoin
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 1897
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 16 in.
Height: 20 ft.
Crown: 35 ft.
Points: 45
Date Last Measured: 2022
Last Measured by: Robert Vickers
Date First Measured: 2012
Comments:
2022 update: All measurements are the same as original 2012 measurements and all other data is the same.
2012 update: This is a very large spicebush with multiple large branches, several over 12" circumference. Some of the largest branches have snapped, but the tree is still very healthy.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Fairfax
Land Owner: Fairfax County Park Authority
GPS Coordinates: 38.97565, -77.24662
Directions: The tree is on the flood plain of Difficult Run Stream Valley Park, on the south side of the creek. It is just east and south of the route 193 bridge over Difficult Run.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Robert Vickers
Contact Email: prvickers@aol.com
Contact Address: 312 Springvale Road
Great Falls, VA 22066
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Robert Vickers
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