Tree Information

Common Name: mountain laurel

Scientific Name: Kalmia latifolia

Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia

Database ID: 3076

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: no

Trunk Girth: 31 in.

Tree Height: 22 ft.

Crown Spread: 23 ft.

Points: 59

Date Last Measured: 2023

Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Dylan Kania, Gary Williamson

Date First Measured: 2023

Comments: This tree grows in sloping ground among many other mountain laurels. It appears quite healthy and sound. Trunk measurement was taken at 6" above ground due to low branching.

D. Kania June 2023

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: York

State Map

Land Owner: York County Parks and Recreation

GPS Coordinates: 37.29258, -76.64842

Directions: Located in New Quarter Park. From the circle drive just past the main office. Walk SSW approximately 500 ft through the woods. The tree grows on a slope.

Owner Address: 1000 Lakeshead Dr.

Williamsburg, VA 23185

Owner Phone: 757-934-0588

Contact Information

Contact Name: Byron Carmean

Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com

Contact Phone: 757-934-0588

Contact Info: Jonathan Honchul, Outdoor Recreation Supervisor, 757-890-3513

Nominators

Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Dylan Kania, Gary Williamson

Additional Information

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