Tree Information
Common Name: pussy willow
Scientific Name: Salix discolor
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 2340
Status: alive
National Champion: yes
Virginia Champion: yes
Trunk Girth: 147 in.
Tree Height: 22 ft.
Crown Spread: 27 ft.
Points: 176
Date Last Measured: 2025
Last Measured by: Helena Azar and Bella Hardaway
Date First Measured: 2015
Comments:
2025 comments: This tree received significant storm damage that led to heavy pruning on the crown, but it shows promising signs of recovery. The trunk circumference was measured at 6 inches above the ground, at the pinch of the waist below the separation of its many stems.
2024 comments: Recognized again as the national champion.
2016 comments: Declared national champion in 2016.
2015 comments: The tree appears quite healthy and vigorous. It was planted 38 years ago. Trunk circumference measured at 1' above ground line. Measured by Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, and Charlie Wilson with measurements of 120", 30', & 45' for a total of 161 points.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Page
Land Owner: Steve and Judy Moyer
GPS Coordinates: 38.63603, -78.42445
Directions: From Luray, travel south on Stonyman Road (Rt. 642) to Brookstone Road. The tree is at the owner's address in the left side yard near the road.
Owner Address: 893 Brookstone Road
Luray, VA 22835
Owner Phone: 540-743-3284
Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean
Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com
Contact Address: 3616 Labrador Ln.
Suffolk, VA 23434
Contact Phone: 757-934-0588
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, Charles Wilson
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