Tree Information

Common Name: swamp cottonwood

Scientific Name: Populus heterophylla

Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia

Database ID: 3154

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: yes

Circumference: 136 in.

Height: 95 ft.

Crown: 42 ft.

Points: 242

Date Last Measured: 2023

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

Date First Measured: 2023

Comments:
2023 comments: This tree appears very healthy and sound and has no beaver damage, which is common with this species.

D. Kania 12/01/2023

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: City of Virginia Beach

State Map

Land Owner: Stumpy Lake Natural Area

GPS Coordinates: 36.77625, -76.16312

Directions: Take Indian River Rd in Virginia Beach, leading to Stumpy Lake Natural Area. Take trail to the right and continue approximately 300 yards. Tree is 100' off trail near swampy area. GPS coordinates are approximate.

Owner Address: 1729 Hiawatha Drive

Virginia Beach, VA 23464

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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