Tree Information

Common Name: bigtooth aspen

Scientific Name: Populus grandidentata

Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia

Database ID: 2745

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: yes

Circumference: 80 in.

Height: 106 ft.

Crown: 51 ft.

Points: 199

Date Last Measured: 2020

Last Measured by: John Peterson

Date First Measured: 2006

Comments: Mature specimen beginning to show some signs of senescence. Noticeable lean toward the road may put it at risk of failure or preemptive removal in future years. Last measured in 2006 at 71", 108', 55', 193 points by Dennis Anderson.

J. Peterson Jan-20

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: Floyd

State Map

Land Owner: Steven Williamson

GPS Coordinates: 36.98714, -80.36408

Directions: On down-slope (left side) of Sowers Road as travelling north. Leans noticeably toward road.

Owner Address: 2418 Sowers Road

Floyd, VA 24091

Contact Information

Contact Name: John Peterson

Contact Email: jopeters@vt.edu

Nominators

Original Nominator(s): Dennis Anderson

Additional Information

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