Tree Information
Common Name: sparkleberry
Scientific Name: Vaccinium arboreum
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 2166
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Circumference: 18 in.
Height: 23 ft.
Crown: 16 ft.
Points: 45
Date Last Measured: 2014
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, Mike Rasnake
Date First Measured: 2014
Comments:
2023 comments: This tree was originally nominated as Vaccinium corymbosum and was recognized as state champ of that species for a decade. However, a revisit to the tree in 2023 revealed that it is actually Vaccinium arboreum. Tree was not remeasured at that time.
2014 comments: The tree appears healthy and sound. It is protected.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Isle of Wight
Land Owner: State of Virginia - Dept. of Conservation and Recreation
GPS Coordinates: 36.80985, -76.85317
Directions: Eastern extension of the Zuni Pine Barrens, east of Thomas Woods Trail (RT. 614) and north of Blackwater Road (RT. 603) in swale.
Owner Address: 203 Governor St.
Richmond, VA 23219-2010
Owner Phone: 757-925-2318
Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean
Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com
Contact Address: 3616 Labrador Lane
Suffolk, VA 23434
Contact Phone: 757-934-0588
Contact Info: Additional Contact: Darrin Loomis (VA DCR): 757-925-2318
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson
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