Tree Information
Common Name: possumhaw
Scientific Name: Ilex decidua
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 1972
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Trunk Girth: 24 in.
Tree Height: 24 ft.
Crown Spread: 22 ft.
Points: 53
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: Since the original measurements, the tree has suffered some damage. Previously a multi-stemmed trunk, it has now been pruned to a single trunk. There are dead limbs, but the tree is in a protected yard and cared for by the CW Certified Arborist and his staff. This is the only possumhaw identified in Colonial Williamsburg. Trunk circumference measured at 24" above ground.
2012 update: The tree shows signs of age, but appears healthy and safe. Measurements by Byron Carmean & Gary Williamson: circumference 32", height 27', crown 37', points 68.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Williamsburg
Land Owner: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
GPS Coordinates: 37.27098, -76.70233
Directions: South side of Duke of Gloucester ST. on the W. side of the Curtis House, across from Bruton Parish Church. This tree is located on the back corner of the yard and display garden of the Curtis Tenement.
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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