Tree Information
Common Name: shortleaf pine
Scientific Name: Pinus echinata
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 1909
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 129 in.
Height: 121 ft.
Crown: 47 ft.
Points: 262
Date Last Measured: 2022
Last Measured by: Mason Patterson
Date First Measured: 2012
Comments:
2022 update: Tall, graceful tree with three upward sweeping branches. One of several large specimens in this stand. Crown spread estimated from 2017 LiDAR is slightly larger than ground-based measurements, which were more conservative.
2012 update: This tree was discovered when excursion was made to find a former champ at the same location, which was deseased. Two new trees were found at that time--this one and a smaller one. Measured by Landon Webb and Brittney Chitwood. Circumference 125", height 114', crown spread 57'. Total of 253 points.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Charlotte
Land Owner: Thomas J. Charlton Sr.
GPS Coordinates: 36.929969, -78.663685
Owner Email: Private
Directions: Owner's contact information and tree's location are private. No visits are allowed to property without landowner permission. GPS coordinates shown here are approximate to the general area in the county. Exact coordinates are on file.
Owner Address: Private
Owner Phone: Private
Contact Information
Contact Name: Eric Wiseman
Contact Email: vabigtree@vt.edu
Contact Info: Contact landowner before remeasuring.
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Landon Webb and Brittney Chitwood
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