Tree Information

Common Name: chinkapin oak

Scientific Name: Quercus muehlenbergii

Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia

Database ID: 3003

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: yes

Circumference: 271 in.

Height: 86 ft.

Crown: 117 ft.

Points: 386

Date Last Measured: 2022

Last Measured by: Jared Manzo

Date First Measured: 2022

Comments: Tree is located on a property known as Little Briars (established 1850), which was originally part of a larger property called The Briars, which was built in 1818. Tree appears to be in good shape. Trunk measured at 4' above ground to avoid branch collar swell on trunk.

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Jared Manzo October 2022

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: Clarke

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Land Owner: Stuart and Kate Brown

GPS Coordinates: 39.128894, -78.078387

Owner Email: katharineclosebrown@gmail.com

Directions: Located on northwest side of house in lawn.

Owner Address: 2822 Pyletown Rd.

Boyce, VA 22620


Contact Information

Contact Name: Stuart and Kate Brown

Contact Email: katharineclosebrown@gmail.com


Nominators

Original Nominator(s): Kate Brown


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