Tree Information
Common Name: dwarf hackberry
Scientific Name: Celtis pumila (syn. Celtis tenuifolia)
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 2572
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Trunk Girth: 66 in.
Tree Height: 42 ft.
Crown Spread: 37 ft.
Points: 117
Date Last Measured: 2025
Last Measured by: Vic Parkes, Bella Hardaway, and Eric Wiseman
Date First Measured: 2017
Comments:
2025 comments: The leaves on this C. tenuifolia are much smaller and a mottled yellowish-green compared to the neighboring specimens. The bark is very smooth, and typical warts are scarce. It also has a tall, straight form with limited crown spread unlike the others. Aside from its unusual characteristics, it appears to be in good health.
2017 comments: The specimen appears to be healthy and well cared for in a safe environment. This tree was noted by MacMillam in a 1960 inventory of trees at the Arlington National Cemetery and has grown very little over the past 57 years. Two other C. tenuifolia are growing near this specimen. The measurements conducted by Greg Zell were 61", 46', and 33' for a score of 105 points.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Arlington
Land Owner: Arlington National Cemetery
GPS Coordinates: 38.869767, -77.069746
Owner Email: gregory.r.huse.civ@army.mil
Directions: The tree is growing in Arlington National Cemetery on the west end of Soldier's Hill off of Jessup Drive.
Owner Address: 1 Memorial Avenue
Arlington, VA 22211
Owner Phone: 703-695-3588
Contact Information
Contact Name: Greg Huse
Contact Email: gregory.r.huse.civ@army.mil
Contact Address: 1 Memorial Avenue
Arlington, VA 22211
Contact Phone: 703-695-3588
Contact Info: Greg Huse, Urban Forester, Memorial Arboretum Manager, Arlington National Cemetery
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Greg Zell, Stephen Van Hoven, Gregory Huse
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