Tree Information
Common Name: mountain sweetpepperbush
Scientific Name: Clethra acuminata
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 2539
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 9 in.
Height: 18 ft.
Crown: 16 ft.
Points: 31
Date Last Measured: 2017
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, Jon Rockett
Date First Measured: 2017
Comments: The tree appears to be growing well in this streamside location.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Wise
Land Owner: U.S. Forest Service
GPS Coordinates: 36.8834, -82.78882
Directions: The tree is approximately 150 feet from Route 23 growing near the Powell River.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean
Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 757-934-0588
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, Jon Rockett
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