Tree Information
Common Name: bigleaf snowbell
Scientific Name: Styrax grandifolius
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 2436
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Trunk Girth: 9 in.
Tree Height: 18 ft.
Crown Spread: 8 ft.
Points: 29
Date Last Measured: 2025
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Dylan Kania, Gary Williamson
Date First Measured: 2016
Comments:
2025 comments: The tree remains healthy and sound. Trunk measured at 4.5' above ground.
2016 comments: The tree is healthy and sound. Grows close to the other bigleaf snowbell (ID 248) listed in this area. The measurements conducted by Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson were 8", 20', and 12' for 31 points.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Chesapeake
Land Owner: City of Chesapeake Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
GPS Coordinates: 36.73878, -76.29162
Directions: Newton Neck Park. Public access to the park is at the terminus of Bainbridge Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23320. There is a small cleared area opposite Bainbridge with a gate. Cross over culvert over ditch and turn left (N) to reach tree. Property formerly owned by Anna Vann 1502 Powhatan Ct., Norfolk, VA 23508.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean
Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com
Contact Address: 3616 Labrador Lane
Suffolk, VA 23434
Contact Phone: 757-934-0588
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson
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