Tree Information
Common Name: great rhododendron
Scientific Name: Rhododendron maximum
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 2020
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Trunk Girth: 22 in.
Tree Height: 23 ft.
Crown Spread: 13 ft.
Points: 48
Date Last Measured: 2023
Last Measured by: Alex Adams, John Peterson
Date First Measured: 2013
Comments:
2023: This rhododendron is on its last leg. Most of the canopy has been defoliated and there is obvious frost cracking in the trunk.
Composite trunk circumference at 4.5' above ground: Stem 1: 18", Stem 2: 12"
2013: The tree seems reasonably healthy and sound. There were some minor trunk scars from campers, etc. Previously measured by Carmean, Williamson, Kirwan at 18", 24', 25', 48 points.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Smyth
Land Owner: U.S. Forest Service
GPS Coordinates: 36.72372, -81.49249
Directions: Hurricane Campground, Mt. Rogers Recreation Area, Site #22. Grows directly in front of a northern red oak next to the campsite platform.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean
Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com
Contact Address: rockplantrn@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 757-934-0588
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Jeff Kirwan, and Gary Williamson
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