Tree Information
Common Name: horsechestnut
Scientific Name: Aesculus hippocastanum
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized
Database ID: 2565
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 158 in.
Height: 76 ft.
Crown: 63 ft.
Points: 250
Date Last Measured: 2017
Last Measured by: Greg Zell and Rod Simmons
Date First Measured: 2017
Comments: Large multi-trunk specimen, but appears to be a single measurable bole. Healthy and well cared for in private back yard in highly populated urban neighborhood. Tree canopy overhangs high wall bordering on large shopping center. Trunk circumference was taken at 1'6", the smallest girth just below first split in multiple trunks.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Arlington
Land Owner: William and Jennifer Weidman
Directions: Tree is located in fenced back yard. Cannot be easily observed from public roadway.
Owner Address: 2550 N. Greenbrier St.
Arlington, VA 22207
Contact Information
Contact Name: Eric Wiseman
Contact Email: pwiseman@vt.edu
Contact Phone: 540-231-5148
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Greg Zell and Rod Simmons
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