Tree Information

Common Name: Pacific yew

Scientific Name: Taxus brevifolia

Native/Naturalized: Native to North America

Database ID: 2217

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: yes

Circumference: 125 in.

Height: 38 ft.

Crown: 48 ft.

Points: 175

Date Last Measured: 2014

Last Measured by: Michelle Dowling & Rudy Rutemiller

Date First Measured: 2014

Comments: Trunk circumference measured at 3' above ground due to multi-stem growth habit.

More Photos

M. DOwling. 2014

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: City of Roanoke

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Land Owner: City of Roanoke

GPS Coordinates: 37.2643, -79.9511

Directions: Corner of Washington Ave and 5th St in Highland Park.



Contact Information

Contact Name: Eric Wiseman

Contact Email: pwiseman@vt.edu

Contact Phone: 540-231-5148


Nominators

Original Nominator(s): Melanie Van Guilder


Additional Information

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