Tree Information
Common Name: sugarberry
Scientific Name: Celtis laevigata
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 2566
Status: alive
National Champion: yes
Virginia Champion: yes
Trunk Girth: 227 in.
Tree Height: 78 ft.
Crown Spread: 79 ft.
Points: 325
Date Last Measured: 2021
Last Measured by: Stan DeBoer
Date First Measured: 2017
Comments:
2024 comments: Recognized again as national champion.
2021 comments: This tree was crowned sole national champion by American Forests in 2021.
2019 comments: Declared state champion in 2019 when larger champion in Fauquier county was found to be dead and removed.
2017 comments: This tree appears to be very healthy. Owner suspects that the tree was probably planted around 1895 when the house was built. Measured in 2017 by Landon Webb and Brian Josey at 219", 78', 76', 316 points.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Caroline
Land Owner: Private
GPS Coordinates: 37.89628, -77.41066
Owner Email: Private
Directions: This tree is located on the Briar Hill farm in Ruther Glen, Va. Located at the NE corner of the house. When facing the front of the house, the tree is located near the front left corner of the house.
Owner Address: Private
Owner Phone: Private
Contact Information
Contact Name: Eric Wiseman
Contact Email: vabigtree@vt.edu
Contact Phone: 540-231-5148
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Stan DeBoer
Additional Information
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