Tree Information

Common Name: slash pine

Scientific Name: Pinus elliottii var. elliottii

Native/Naturalized: Native to North America

Database ID: 2948

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: yes

Circumference: 159 in.

Height: 91 ft.

Crown: 64 ft.

Points: 266

Date Last Measured: 2022

Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, Dylan Kania

Date First Measured: 2022

Comments: The tree appears healthy and sound. Byron Carmean observed the interesting trend that Virginia slash pine trees seem to grow bigger than those where the species is native (further south).

G. Williamson April 2022.

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: City of Virginia Beach

State Map

Land Owner: Herb Gourley

GPS Coordinates: 36.83924, -76.17802

Directions: From Princess Anne Rd, take Parliament Dr. and then a right turn onto Gallant Fox road to the address. Tree is clearly visible from the street.

Owner Address: 120 Gallant Fox Rd

Virginia Beach VA 23462

Contact Information

Contact Name: Byron Carmean

Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com

Contact Phone: 757-934-0588

Nominators

Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean

Other Nominators: Gary Williamson, Dylan Kania

Additional Information

I.D. Fact Sheet

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