Tree Information

Common Name: Fraser fir

Scientific Name: Abies fraseri

Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia

Database ID: 2631

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: no

Trunk Girth: 79 in.

Tree Height: 47 ft.

Crown Spread: 26 ft.

Points: 133

Date Last Measured: 2019

Last Measured by: Eric Wiseman and John Peterson

Date First Measured: 2019

Comments: Stout, symmetrical tree. Several low branches are declining. Disturbed site by camping activity.

E. Wiseman 3/11/2019

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: Grayson

State Map

Land Owner: U.S. Forest Service

GPS Coordinates: 36.65706, -81.53577

Directions: Alongside the Appalachian Trail where it runs along the ridge line and expansive bald between the Mount Rogers Spur Trail and the Thomas Knob Shelter. An improvised fire pit and camping area are next to the tree. About 70 feet northwest of the privy.

Contact Information

Contact Name: Eric Wiseman

Contact Email: pwiseman@vt.edu

Contact Address: Dept. of Forest Resources

Blacksburg, VA 24061

Contact Phone: 540-231-5148

Nominators

Original Nominator(s): Eric Wiseman and John Peterson

Additional Information

I.D. Fact Sheet

Landowner Fact Sheet

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