Tree Information
Common Name: American holly
Scientific Name: Ilex opaca
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 2119
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 143 in.
Height: 60 ft.
Crown: 58 ft.
Points: 218
Date Last Measured: 2023
Last Measured by: Jon and Yvonne Rockett
Date First Measured: 2013
Comments:
2023 Comments: Tree is located in clear view in a hay field on the former land of Countess Judith Gyurky, whose colorful story about the history of Hungarian Warmblood horses and their introduction to America on this farm has been detailed in the book, "Mark of the Clover".The upper portion of the crown exhibits signs of dieback. There are also sucker sprouts. Most of the newer tree leaves are located in the lower 1/3 of the crown. Trunk circumference measured at 1.5' above ground due to multiple leaders.
2013 Comments: The tree is very healthy, and under a careful care regimen. Circumference 145 in, height 60 ft, crown 51 ft, 218 total points. Measured by Lisa Hogan and family.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Albemarle
Land Owner: Portaferry Farm
GPS Coordinates: 38.01609, -78.74155
Owner Email: lisabethhogan@gmail.com
Directions: It is on Route 692, 7200 Plank Road, near the Dick Woods intersection. Tree is located 3/10ths mile on north side of the driveway.
Owner Address: PO Box 59 7200 Plank Road
Batesville, VA 22924
Contact Information
Contact Name: Lisa Hogan
Contact Email: lisabethhogan@gmail.com
Contact Address: Portaferry Farm PO Box 59 7200 Plank Road
Batesville, VA 22924
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Lisa Hogan
Other Nominators: Jason Hogan
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