Tree Information
Common Name: Japanese crapemyrtle
Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia fauriei
Native/Naturalized: Not Naturalized
Database ID: 2192
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Trunk Girth: 103 in.
Tree Height: 46 ft.
Crown Spread: 58 ft.
Points: 164
Date Last Measured: 2025
Last Measured by: Norfolk Master Gardeners Significant Tree Program Volunteers
Date First Measured: 2013
Comments:
2025 comments: The tree appears to still be very healthy and well maintained. Trunk circumference was measured at 16 inches above the ground due to low branching.
2013 comments: The tree looks healthy and vigorous. First measured by Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson, and Mathew Gobla with the measurements of 65", 34', & 47' resulting in a score of 111 points.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Norfolk
Land Owner: Norfolk Botanical Gardens
GPS Coordinates: 36.903701, -76.201078
Directions: The tree is in the Norfolk Botanical Garden in the 'Matson Garden' section near the canal.
Owner Address: 6700 Azalea Garden Rd
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 (ext. 4
Contact Info: Carl Simmons is Curator of Woody Plants. More contact information is on file. Questions about data or photos provided may also be sent to norfolkvce.mg@gmail.com
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, and Mathew Gobla
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