Tree Information
Common Name: blackhaw
Scientific Name: Viburnum prunifolium
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 2302
Status: alive
National Champion: yes
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 80 in.
Height: 31 ft.
Crown: 37 ft.
Points: 120
Date Last Measured: 2014
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson
Date First Measured: 2014
Comments: First declared national champion in 2017 and recognized in 2018 as national co-champion with tree in Albemarle County, VA. Trunk was measured at 12" above ground, below split trunk. The tree appears healthy. Fruiting. A brace rod was installed, but doesn't close the split above 1'.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Charlotte
Land Owner: Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation
GPS Coordinates: 37.03241, -78.89749
Directions: Patrick Henry National Memorial. Stands right next to the national champion Osage-orange.
Owner Address: 1250 Red Hill Rd
Brookneal, VA 24528-3302
Owner Phone: 434-376-2044
Contact Information
Contact Name: Hope Marstin
Contact Email: om@redhill.org
Contact Phone: 434-376-2044
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson