Tree Information
Common Name: water hickory
Scientific Name: Carya aquatica
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 2940
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 196 in.
Height: 115 ft.
Crown: 77 ft.
Points: 330
Date Last Measured: 2022
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, Dylan Kania
Date First Measured: 2022
Comments:
Tree appears very healthy and sound. A portion of this swamp is under protection, but unsure if the location of this tree is protected.
This tree is larger than current (as of March 2022) national champ also on the Blackwater River.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Surry
Land Owner: Monahan Farms LLC
GPS Coordinates: 37.05927, -77.01063
Directions: Tree is on a low terrace of Blackwater River, approximately 600' north of the river's main channel. Location is between Route 40 and Route 603 (Three Bridges Road).
Owner Address: 689 Camera Rd
Waverly, VA 23890
Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean
Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean
Other Nominators: Gary Williamson, Dylan Kania