Tree Information

Common Name: pin oak

Scientific Name: Quercus palustris

Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia

Database ID: 3206

Status: alive

National Champion: yes

Virginia Champion: yes

Circumference: 239 in.

Height: 112 ft.

Crown: 105 ft.

Points: 377

Date Last Measured: 2023

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

Date First Measured: 2023

Comments:
2024 update: Recognized as national co-champion for first time, tied with a tree in Lake, OH.
2023 comments: This tree appears healthy and sound. It is a prominent tree in the owner's landscape.

D. Kania 12/29/2023

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: City of Charlottesville

State Map

Land Owner: Bill and Helen Downs

GPS Coordinates: 38.033873, -78.474329

Directions: From RT.250 Bypass in Charlottesville, take Park Street South to Farish Street to the above address. The tree grows in backyard area on slope below parking lot.

Owner Address: 624 Farish St

Charlottesville, VA 22902

Owner Phone: 434-962-2248

Contact Information

Contact Name: Byron Carmean

Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com

Contact Phone: 757-934-0588

Nominators

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

Additional Information

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