Tree Information
Common Name: slash pine
Scientific Name: Pinus elliottii var. elliottii
Native/Naturalized: Native to North America
Database ID: 2579
Status: dead
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Circumference: 138 in.
Height: 86 ft.
Crown: 72 ft.
Points: 242
Date Last Measured: 2021
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson
Date First Measured: 2018
Comments:
2022 update: Gary Williamson drove by the location of the tree on 3/29/2022, and it was completely gone. No information on what led to its demise.
2021 update: This tree was crowned as sole national champion by American Forests in 2021
The tree is open grown and appears very healthy and sound.
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Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Portsmouth
Land Owner: Keith Hulse
GPS Coordinates: 36.820227, -76.37221
Directions: 824 City Park Avenue, Portsmouth, VA 23701. Left side of the residence, near the street.
Owner Address: 824 City Park Avenue
Portsmouth, VA 23701
Owner Phone: 757-334-7791
Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean
Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com
Contact Address: 3616 Labrador Lane
Suffolk, VA 23434
Contact Phone: 757-934-0588
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson