Tree Information
Common Name: rose of Sharon
Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized
Database ID: 2596
Status: dead
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Trunk Girth: 33 in.
Tree Height: 22 ft.
Crown Spread: 36 ft.
Points: 64
Date Last Measured: 2018
Last Measured by: Byron and Jean Carmean, Charles Gardner
Date First Measured: 2018
Comments:
2025 update: This tree was reported dead by Byron Carmean in October 2025. The reason for death was unknown.
2021 update: This tree was dethroned by American Forests because its species is no longer eligible
Declared national champion in 2020. Appears very healthy and sound. We recommended to owner that the tree be mulched to dripline to avoid trunk damage from mowing. Trunk measured 2' above ground due to forked trunk.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Gloucester
Land Owner: Dwayne Hysmith
GPS Coordinates: 37.28461, -76.4801
Directions: From route 17 in Gloucester, take Guinea Road (route 216) east to route 641 (Low Ground Road). Head north to residence on right. Tree is in left front lawn area.
Owner Address: 2655 Low Ground Road
Hayes, VA 23072
Owner Phone: 757-207-8708
Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean
Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 757-934-0588
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron and Jean Carmean, Charles Gardner
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