Tree Information

Common Name: yellowwood

Scientific Name: Cladrastis kentukea

Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia

Database ID: 3125

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: no

Trunk Girth: 123 in.

Tree Height: 47 ft.

Crown Spread: 56 ft.

Points: 184

Date Last Measured: 2023

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

Date First Measured: 2023

Comments:
This tree has a cavity in its trunk, but the crown appears healthy. Trunk circumference measured at 3' above ground due to low branching.

D. Kania 07/31/2023

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: Charles City

State Map

Land Owner: Diane Nordt

GPS Coordinates: 37.35712, -77.24815

Directions:
From Route 5 in Charles City, take Shirley Plantation Rd west, then turn right into the driveway leading to the above address. The tree grows in the left front lawn area.

Owner Address: 1332 Shirley Plantation Rd

Charles City, VA 23030

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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