Tree Information
Common Name: American smoketree
Scientific Name: Cotinus obovatus
Native/Naturalized: Native to North America
Database ID: 2999
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 105 in.
Height: 40 ft.
Crown: 43 ft.
Points: 156
Date Last Measured: 2022
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Dylan Kania, Gary Williamson
Date First Measured: 2022
Comments: This tree appears healthy and sound but has no signs of flowering or fruiting. Trunk circumference was measured at 12" above ground because of the tree's form.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: York
Land Owner: Unknown
GPS Coordinates: 37.237239, -76.510422
Directions: From Route 17 in Yorktown, take Alexander Hamilton Boulevard to Ballard Street to Main Street to Martiau Street. This is vacant land where it appears that several homes were torn down. Located at the parcel with address 101 Main St, Yorktown, VA 23690. Probably vulnerable to loss in the future by redevelopment.
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 and Gary Williamson
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