Tree Information
Common Name: Chinese parasoltree
Scientific Name: Firmiana simplex
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized
Database ID: 1971
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Trunk Girth: 40 in.
Tree Height: 37 ft.
Crown Spread: 25 ft.
Points: 83
Date Last Measured: 2022
Last Measured by: Ricklin Brown, Virginia Master Naturalists-Historic Rivers Chapter, Jeanette & Keith Navia, Frank Smith, & Deborah Humphries
Date First Measured: 2012
Comments:
2022 update: Tree is healthy and cared for by the CWF Certified Arborist and his staff. It is part of the Colonial Williamsburg Arboretum’s inventoried collection: https://www.plantsmap.com/organizations/25281/plants/86802.
2012 update: The tree had some storm damage but appears healthy and sound. Measurements by Byron Carmean & Gary Williamson: circumference 33", height 33', crown 26', points 73.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Williamsburg
Land Owner: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
GPS Coordinates: 37.2725, -76.69809
Directions: Colonial Williamsburg on N side of Nicholson ST in front of Cabinetmaker's shop next to stream and entrance.
Owner Address: 101 Visitor Center Dr.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Owner Phone: 855-771-3290
Contact Information
Contact Name: Jonathan Lak
Contact Email: jlak@cwf.org
Contact Address: P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact Phone: 757-719-3713
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson
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