Tree Information

Common Name: weeping willow

Scientific Name: Salix babylonica

Native/Naturalized: Naturalized

Database ID: 2385

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: no

Trunk Girth: 218 in.

Tree Height: 76 ft.

Crown Spread: 76 ft.

Points: 313

Date Last Measured: 2025

Last Measured by: Bella Hardaway, Vic Parkes, Katherine Zendek

Date First Measured: 2015

Comments:
2025 comments: The tree appeared healthy and sound.
2015 comments: The tree appears exceptionally healthy and sound. It is well cared for and protected in the park setting. Tree last measured at 183", 81', 68', and 281 points in 2015 by Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, and Jeff Kirwan.

Top: Gary Williamson, 2015. Bottom: Bella Hardaway, 06/02/2025

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: City of Radford

State Map

Land Owner: City of Radford

GPS Coordinates: 37.140432, -80.568424

Directions: Bisset Park. Tree is about 250 feet north of the parking area in open lawn next to walking trail. Another champion willow (#2384) is next to it. The tree is about 50 feet from the New River in the corner of the park.

Owner Address: 23 Berkley Williams Drive

Radford, VA 24141

Contact Information

Contact Name: Nick Lancaster

Contact Email: nick.lancaster@radfordva.gov

Contact Phone: 540-731-5524

Contact Info: Nick Lancaster, CBLP City Horticulturist

Nominators

Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Jeff Kirwan, Gary Williamson

Additional Information

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