Tree Information
Common Name: Table Mountain pine
Scientific Name: Pinus pungens
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 3026
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 73 in.
Height: 83 ft.
Crown: 39 ft.
Points: 166
Date Last Measured: 2023
Last Measured by: Jesse Owen and Joseph Manco
Date First Measured: 2023
Comments: Appears healthy. Lots of cones. In the middle of a large burn unit; the tree is unharmed. Table Mountain pine regeneration is in the area. Several large Table Mountain pines nearby. Measured height three times and took the average. Heights ranged from 80-85'. The crown spread was measured conservatively using a logger's tape. The circumference was measured at 4.5' on the uphill side of the tree.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Wythe
Land Owner: U.S. Forest Service
GPS Coordinates: 37.06104, -80.9468
Directions: George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. Turn south off Crockett’s Cove Road at the Bland-Wythe County sign. Walk down the fire break road for about 0.4 miles then turn right off the road (there is no trail). Walk across the saddle until you reach where it begins to slope sharply upwards (about 0.1 miles). It is on the left hand side of the saddle.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Jesse Owen
Contact Email: jesse.owen03@gmail.com
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Jesse Owen and Joseph Manco
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