Tree Information
Common Name: common sweetleaf
Scientific Name: Symplocos tinctoria
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 1998
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Trunk Girth: 44 in.
Tree Height: 38 ft.
Crown Spread: 33 ft.
Points: 90
Date Last Measured: 2025
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Dylan Kania, and Gary Williamson
Date First Measured: 2013
Comments:
2025 comments: This tree remains sound, having gained a substantial increase of 12 points.
2013 comments: Tree appears healthy and sound. At same location as tree ID 711. Previously measured in 2013 by Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson with measurements of 32", 41', & 18' for a score of 78 points.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Chesapeake
Land Owner: Commonwealth of Virginia
GPS Coordinates: 36.57051, -76.32834
Directions: Cavalier Wildlife Management Area. Cavalier Tract east end of Smith Ridge, 30' east of Number Two Ditch in a wooded area across from the Sand Pit. The ditch cannot be crossed without a bridge or boat. It could be accessed from the south by walking a skid trail that is visible on map, but the WMA manager must be contacted to gain access through the WMA gates.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean
Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com
Contact Address: 3616 Labrador Ln
Suffolk, VA 23434
Contact Phone: 757-934-0588
Contact Info: Evan Shearer, Wildlife Area Manager, M 757.790.3112, Evan.Shearer@dwr.virginia.gov
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson
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