Tree Information
Common Name: autumn-olive
Scientific Name: Elaeagnus umbellata
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized
Database ID: 2770
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 10 in.
Height: 28 ft.
Crown: 22 ft.
Points: 44
Date Last Measured: 2020
Last Measured by: Ben Blankenship
Date First Measured: 2020
Comments: The tree has some dieback on the largest stem, but it appears otherwise healthy. The tree sits right on the parks northern boundary, so it should be safe from further development. This species is highly invasive. Younger olives are spreading all around from this one.
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Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Chesterfield
Land Owner: Mid-Lothian Mines Park
GPS Coordinates: 37.497561, -77.641015
Directions: Nearest address: 301 Glenpark Lane, Midlothian, VA 23114. Located on edge of woods, near powerline clearing, a few hundred feet from Woolridge Road. Near side trail that leads away from trail head from the neighborhood.
Owner Address: 13301 N Woolridge Rd
Midlothian, VA 23114
Owner Phone: 804-796-7075
Contact Information
Contact Name: Ben Blankenship
Contact Email: benblankenship188886@gmail.com
Contact Address: 500 Winamack Court
Midlothian, VA 23114
Contact Phone: 804-245-5013
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Ben Blankenship