Tree Information
Common Name: yaupon
Scientific Name: Ilex vomitoria
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 3052
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 53 in.
Height: 27 ft.
Crown: 32 ft.
Points: 88
Date Last Measured: 2023
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Dylan Kania, Gary Williamson
Date First Measured: 2023
Comments: This tree grows at the nursery entrance and is well cared for. It is the weeping form of this species. Trunk comprises five stems measured at 4.5' above ground: 33",23",22",19",18". Composite trunk circumference calculated.
B. Carmean Feb-23Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Virginia Beach
Land Owner: McDonald's Garden Center
GPS Coordinates: 36.87771, -76.13265
Directions: Travel east on Haygood Road in VA Beach to Independence Blvd. McDonald's Garden Center will be on the right. The tree grows near the main entrance and parking area.
Owner Address: 1144 Independence Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
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