Tree Information
Common Name: blackhaw
Scientific Name: Viburnum prunifolium
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 2437
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Trunk Girth: 74 in.
Tree Height: 23 ft.
Crown Spread: 29 ft.
Points: 104
Date Last Measured: 2026
Last Measured by: Rick Brown, Shirley Devan, and volunteers from the Historic Rivers Chapter
Date First Measured: 2016
Comments:
2016 Notes: Circumference measured at 3 feet. The tree appears healthy and sound. It is professionally cared for by the staff.
2026 Notes: The tree is healthy and cared for by the certified arborist and staff of Colonial Williamsburg. Trunk measured at 3 ft, which is the narrowest point below the fork.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Williamsburg
Land Owner: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
GPS Coordinates: 37.272037, -76.692115
Directions: Near corner of Nicholson St. and Waller St. behind Bluebell Tavern.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Sydney Weimer
Contact Email: Arboretum@cwf.org
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson,C. Gardner




