Tree Information
Common Name: mountain laurel
Scientific Name: Kalmia latifolia
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 2018
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Circumference: 38 in.
Height: 20 ft.
Crown: 16 ft.
Points: 62
Date Last Measured: 2013
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Jeff Kirwan, and Gary Williamson
Date First Measured: 2013
Comments: The tree appears healthy and sound. Largest specimen of species ever documented in state as of 2020. Not currently recognized as national champion due to inadequate photo documentation of size.
G. Williamson Apr-13Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Smyth
Land Owner: U.S. Forest Service
GPS Coordinates: 36.71573, -81.5302
Directions: Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, 2.7 miles from the entrance of Hurricane Campground. Tree is approximately 125 feet from the road edge next to the stream. Another champion mountain-laurel is nearby.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean
Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 757-934-0588
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Jeff Kirwan, and Gary Williamson