Tree Information
Common Name: desert-willow
Scientific Name: Chilopsis linearis
Native/Naturalized: Native to North America
Database ID: 2105
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Circumference: 20 in.
Height: 22 ft.
Crown: 27 ft.
Points: 49
Date Last Measured: 2023
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, and Dylan Kania
Date First Measured: 2013
Comments:
2023 comments: Tree appears healthy and sound. Trunk measured at 4' above ground due to low branching.
2013 comments: The tree is healthy but with a leaning trunk. Measured by Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, and Mathew Gobla at 22" trunk, 17' height, 21' crown, 44 points.
Bottom image: G. Williamson 2013
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Norfolk
Land Owner: Norfolk Botanical Garden
GPS Coordinates: 36.90475, -76.20063
Directions: From 'Hunter Savage Colonial Garden', cross the bridge. The tree is on the left right after crossing the bridge (near canal).
Owner Address: 6700 Azalea Garden Road
Norfolk, VA 23518
Owner Phone: 757-441-5830
Contact Information
Contact Name: Carl Simmons
Contact Email: carl.simmons@nbgs.org
Contact Phone: 757-441-5830
Contact Info: Carl Simmons is Curator of Woody Plants. Phone extension is ext. 455. Paul Ziegler contact information in private comments.
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, and Mathew Gobla
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