Tree Information
Common Name: horsechestnut
Scientific Name: Aesculus hippocastanum
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized
Database ID: 2353
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 139 in.
Height: 86 ft.
Crown: 71 ft.
Points: 243
Date Last Measured: 2015
Last Measured by: Greg Zell
Date First Measured: 2015
Comments: Tree is located on old homesite of landscape architect Mead Palmer. Tree is healthy and located within 100' of the state champion English Yew.
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Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Fauquier
Land Owner: Robert and Sara Armstrong
GPS Coordinates: 38.68137, -77.76714
Directions: From Warrenton, take Meetze Rd. toward Rt. 28. Proceed several miles, long drive way to farm and residence is on right.
Owner Address: 8532 Meetze Rd.
Warrenton, VA 20187
Owner Phone: 540-219-5191
Contact Information
Contact Name: Terry Lasher
Contact Email: terry.lasher@dof.virginia.gov
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Greg Zell