Tree Information

Common Name: royal paulownia

Scientific Name: Paulownia tomentosa

Native/Naturalized: Naturalized

Database ID: 3232

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: no

Trunk Girth: 159 in.

Tree Height: 53 ft.

Crown Spread: 71 ft.

Points: 230

Date Last Measured: 2023

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

Date First Measured: 2023

Comments:
2023 comments: This tree has some storm damage and a small scar on its lower trunk. Otherwise, the tree appears healthy and sound. Trunk circumference is a composite measurement of the two stems measured at 4.5' above the mid-slope position. Stem 1: 118". Stem 2: 107".

D. Kania 09/16/2023

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: City of Petersburg

State Map

Land Owner: City of Petersburg

GPS Coordinates: 37.23295, -77.407736

Directions: Located in Tavern Park. From W. Washington Street in Richmond (RT. 460), take N. Market Street North to Grove Avenue. Park is located at this intersection: Grove Avenue and Market Street. Tree is next to the ravine West of tavern ruins.

Contact Information

Contact Name: Byron Carmean

Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com

Contact Phone: 757-934-0588

Nominators

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

Additional Information

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