Tree Information

Common Name: blackgum

Scientific Name: Nyssa sylvatica

Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia

Database ID: 3127

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: no

Trunk Girth: 179 in.

Tree Height: 76 ft.

Crown Spread: 79 ft.

Points: 275

Date Last Measured: 2023

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

Date First Measured: 2023

Comments:
This tree appears very healthy, but English ivy is growing on its lower trunk.
Trunk measured below fork at 3' above ground was 210", reduced from 216" due to ivy coverage on the trunk. Trunk circumference measurement reported here is a composite circumference of 128" and 125" stems at 4.5'.

D. Kania 08/19/2023

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: City of Richmond

State Map

Land Owner: Matthew Sharp

GPS Coordinates: 37.567292, -77.438484

Directions: From Rt. 301 you enter North Belvidere St in Richmond, then take Overbrook Rd going East to The Terrace. This tree grows behind the residence on a slope.

Owner Address: 2614 The Terrace

Richmond, VA 23222

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

Additional Information

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