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.
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