Tree Information
Common Name: Florida maple
Scientific Name: Acer floridanum (syn. Acer barbatum)
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 2989
Status: alive
National Champion: yes
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 202 in.
Height: 69 ft.
Crown: 80 ft.
Points: 291
Date Last Measured: 2022
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Dylan Kania, Gary Williamson
Date First Measured: 2022
Comments:
2024 update: Recognized as national champion for first time.
This is a beautiful example of an open grown, old growth tree. The tree appears very healthy and was fruiting at the time of measurement.

Location of Tree
Tree is located in: York
Land Owner: National Park Service
GPS Coordinates: 37.22301, -76.49544
Directions: Yorktown Battlefield, Colonial National Historical Park. Tree grows in a field near reconstructed battlefield earthworks and edge of wooded area. It is located behind the "First Siege" sign. Tree is protected by staff.
Owner Address: P.O. Box 210
Yorktown, VA 23690
Owner Phone: 757-898-3400
Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean
Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 757-934-0588
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean
Other Nominators: Dylan Kania, Gary Williamson