Tree Information

Common Name: weeping willow

Scientific Name: Salix babylonica

Native/Naturalized: Naturalized

Database ID: 2021

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: no

Trunk Girth: 230 in.

Tree Height: 62 ft.

Crown Spread: 70 ft.

Points: 310

Date Last Measured: 2023

Last Measured by: Alex Adams

Date First Measured: 2013

Comments:
2023 comments: The terminal leader of the tree is dead, and the tree is covered in vines. Otherwise, the tree appears healthy. Papa John's next door has bought the empty lot and plans to expand its parking lot.
2013 comments: The tree has some recent storm damage but appears reasonably healthy. It has a a hollow in its trunk. Measured by Byron Carmean, Jeff Kirwan, Gary Williamson at 227", 62', 68', 306 points.

Top. G. Williamson. April 2013. Bottom. A. Adams. Aug 2023.

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: Wythe

State Map

Land Owner: Unknown

GPS Coordinates: 36.95203, -81.06922

Directions: Wytheville, VA at the intersection of Main St. and Cassell St. Behind Loan Max and Papa John's Pizza. The tree grows along a stream between businesses.

Contact Information

Contact Name: Eric Wiseman

Contact Email: vabigtree@vt.edu

Nominators

Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Jeff Kirwan, and Gary Williamson

Additional Information

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