Tree Information
Common Name: horsechestnut
Scientific Name: Aesculus hippocastanum
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized
Database ID: 2353
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 142 in.
Height: 85 ft.
Crown: 71 ft.
Points: 245
Date Last Measured: 2025
Last Measured by: Jared Manzo
Date First Measured: 2015
Comments:
2025 comments: This tree remains in good shape.
2015 comments: The tree is located on the old homesite of landscape architect Milton Meade Palmer. It is healthy and located within 100' of the state champion English Yew. Measured by Greg Zell, with measurements of 139", 86', & 71' resulting in a score of 243 points.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Fauquier
Land Owner: Private
GPS Coordinates: 38.68137, -77.76714
Directions: From Warrenton, take Meetze Road toward Route 28. Proceed a couple of miles, residence is on the right. Address is 8532 Meetze Rd. Warrenton, VA 20187. Tree is north of house, left as you approach the house.
Owner Address: Private
Owner Phone: Private
Contact Information
Contact Name: Eric Wiseman
Contact Email: vabigtree@vt.edu
Contact Phone: 540-231-5148
Contact Info: Owners at time of original nomination were Robert Armstrong and Sara Palmer.
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Greg Zell
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