Tree Information
Common Name: silky camellia
Scientific Name: Stewartia malacodendron
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 3131
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Circumference: 12 in.
Height: 15 ft.
Crown: 20 ft.
Points: 32
Date Last Measured: 2023
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Dylan Kania, and Gary Williamson
Date First Measured: 2023
Comments:
This tree appears healthy and is under the protection of the arboretum staff. Trunk circumference was measured at 0.5' above ground.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Chesapeake
Land Owner: Chesapeake Arboretum
GPS Coordinates: 36.74347, -76.23740
Directions: From Battlefield Blvd, take Gainsborough East towards Oak Grove Rd. Chesapeake Arboretum at the next corner. Tree is in Stewartia Grove across trail at the Chesapeake Arboretum.
Owner Address: 624 Oak Grove Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23320
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