Tree Information
Common Name: paper mulberry
Scientific Name: Broussonetia papyrifera
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized
Database ID: 2590
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Trunk Girth: 163 in.
Tree Height: 35 ft.
Crown Spread: 56 ft.
Points: 212
Date Last Measured: 2018
Last Measured by: Charles Gardner
Date First Measured: 2018
Comments:
2021 update: This tree was dethroned as national champion by American Forests because the species is no longer eligible.
2019 update: Recognized as national champion in 2019. Tree is in very good health. Sheep and bulls love the shade it provides.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Williamsburg
Land Owner: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
GPS Coordinates: 37.270796, -76.696353
Directions: Tavern bus stop on E Francis St. Tree is nestled inside a small pasture directly behind bus stop.
Owner Address: PO Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Owner Phone: 804-832-7455
Contact Information
Contact Name: Jonathan Lak
Contact Email: jlak@cwf.org
Contact Phone: 757-719-3713
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Charles Gardner
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