Tree Information
Common Name: swamp dogwood
Scientific Name: Cornus foemina (syn. Cornus stricta)
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 2001
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Trunk Girth: 16 in.
Tree Height: 21 ft.
Crown Spread: 29 ft.
Points: 44
Date Last Measured: 2023
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, and Dylan Kania
Date First Measured: 2013
Comments:
2023 comments: This tree appears healthy and sound.
2013 comments: The tree appears healthy and sound. Measured in 2013 by Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson. Circumference: 16", Height: 23', Crown: 22', Points: 45.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Chesapeake
Land Owner: City of Chesapeake
GPS Coordinates: 36.56344, -76.23152
Directions: East side of Ballahack Rd near Northwest Baptist Church in swamp forest north of church approx. 25 yards & 30 feet east of Swamp Black Gum champion (ID 2004).
Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean
Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com
Contact Address: 3616 Labrador Ln
Suffolk, VA 23434
Contact Phone: 757-934-0588
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson
Additional Information
https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=COFO
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