Tree Information
Common Name: Fraser magnolia
Scientific Name: Magnolia fraseri
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 2265
Status: alive
National Champion: yes
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 103 in.
Height: 84 ft.
Crown: 50 ft.
Points: 200
Date Last Measured: 2025
Last Measured by: Will Cook
Date First Measured: 2015
Comments:
2025 comments: Tree remains in good condition. The height is likely slightly lower now because of both a more accurate measurement (used a laser hypsometer now versus clinometer before) and storm damage. Trunk has now been measured using composite functional circumference at 4.5' above ground. Stem 1=75", Stem 2=70". Trunk below the fork at 2' above ground level measured 130" girth.
2024 update: Recognized again as national champion.
Declared national champion in 2018. This tree is in the same stand as the former national champion Fraser magnolia.
2015 comments: Tree last measured 124" trunk, 88' height, 53' crown, and 225 points in 2015 by Will Cook. Trunk circumference measured at 2' above ground line below fork in the trunk.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Carroll
Land Owner: Wayne and Charlie Peele
GPS Coordinates: 36.63412, -80.728
Directions: Off Blue Ridge Parkway mile post 203. Tree is downslope from nominator's house at 217 Alpine Way, Fancy Gap, VA 24328. Tree is on private property.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Will Cook
Contact Email: cwcook@duke.edu
Contact Address: Duke University; Nicholas School of the Environment; Box 90328
Durham, NC 27708
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Will Cook
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