Tree Information

Common Name: mountain laurel

Scientific Name: Kalmia latifolia

Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia

Database ID: 2408

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: no

Trunk Girth: 26 in.

Tree Height: 27 ft.

Crown Spread: 21 ft.

Points: 58

Date Last Measured: 2016

Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, Preston Cross, Rand Milam

Date First Measured: 2016

Comments: The tree is protected in a park. It appears healthy and sound. One of two mountain-laurel at this location.

G. Williamson 2016

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: City of Newport News

State Map

Land Owner: The Mariners' Museum and Park

GPS Coordinates: 37.05375, -76.48181

Owner Email: www.marinersmuseum.orgv

Directions: The tree grows on north side of Lake Maury near Nolan Trail on slope next to small cove of lake beyond 3rd foot bridge (over water) as you walk from museum.

Owner Address: 100 Museum Dr.

Newport News, VA 23606

Owner Phone: 757-596-2222

Contact Information

Contact Name: Dave Kennedy

Contact Email: dkennedy@marinersmuseum.org

Contact Info: Dave Kennedy is the Park Operations Manager for The Mariners’ Museum and Park. Other contacts: Erica Deale, Director of Park Department, edeale@marinersmuseum.org; Lauren Blincoe, Forestry Specialist, lblincoe@marinersmuseum.org

Nominators

Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, Preston Cross, Rand Milam

Additional Information

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