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.

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Location of Tree

Tree is located in: City of Williamsburg

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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


Additional Information

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