Tree Information
Common Name: evergreen bayberry
Scientific Name: Morella caroliniensis (syn. Myrica caroliniensis)
Native/Naturalized: Native to North America
Database ID: 2312
Status: alive
National Champion: yes
Virginia Champion: yes
Trunk Girth: 7 in.
Tree Height: 15 ft.
Crown Spread: 12 ft.
Points: 25
Date Last Measured: 2026
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Dylan Kania, Bella Hardaway, Eric Wiseman
Date First Measured: 2015
Comments:
2026 Comments: Tree previously comprised two stems that forked at ground level. When facing lake, the lower leaning stem on the right has died and decomposed. No updated photo obtained. Trunk measured at 4.5' along the main axis.
2024 Comments: Recognized as national co-champion with another tree in the same location.
2015 Comments: Declared national champion in 2015 and recognized as national co-champion in 2019 with another specimen in the same location. It appears healthy and sound. It is a member of a a large stand at this location. Previously measured by Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson - Trunk: 6", Height: 14', Crown: 14', Total Points: 24.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Newport News
Land Owner: The Mariners' Museum and Park
GPS Coordinates: 37.04585, -76.48313
Owner Email: www.marinersmuseum.org
Directions: The colony is approximately 200 feet north of oak tree overlook. Marker on the slope (west facing) above lake (Noland Trail).
Owner Address: 100 Museum Dr.
Newport News, VA 23606
Owner Phone: 757-596-2222
Contact Information
Contact Name: Dave Kennedy
Contact Email: dkennedy@marinersmuseum.org
Contact Info: Dave Kennedy is the Park Operations Manager for The Mariners’ Museum and Park. Other contacts: Erica Deale, Director of Park Department, edeale@marinersmuseum.org; Lauren Blincoe, Forestry Specialist, lblincoe@marinersmuseum.org
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson
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