Tree Information
Common Name: Deodar cedar
Scientific Name: Cedrus deodara
Native/Naturalized: Not Naturalized
Database ID: 2859
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 278 in.
Height: 90 ft.
Crown: 109 ft.
Points: 395
Date Last Measured: 2020
Last Measured by: Jon Rockett, Adam Downing, Bruce Bowman
Date First Measured: 2020
Comments: The tree has multiple, large stems emanating from the trunk flare. One of the leaders appears to have been struck by lightning, and a couple have been broken off or cut. The challenge in measuring the trunk of this tree was differentiating leaders from deliquescent branches. Ultimately 5 large leaders were selected for measurement at 4.5' above ground level: 101", 106", 118", 126", 162". Composite circumference was calculated using them.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Orange
Land Owner: James Madison's Montpelier
GPS Coordinates: 38.22049, -78.16915
Directions: The tree is to the northeast of the entrance to the Montpelier mansion close to Farm Road.
Owner Address: 11407 Constitution Highway
Montpelier Station, VA 22957
Contact Information
Contact Name: Robert Myers
Contact Email: rmyers@montpelier.org
Contact Phone: 540-672-2728
Contact Info: Robert Myers, Horticulturist
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Peggy Kenney, Robert Myers, Jon Rockett, Adam Downing, Bruce Bowman, Madelyn Chappell, Harry Puffenburger, Marcia Colby
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