Tree Information
Common Name: pitch pine
Scientific Name: Pinus rigida
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 3240
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 150 in.
Height: 80 ft.
Crown: 47 ft.
Points: 242
Date Last Measured: 2024
Last Measured by: William Worrell, Scott Jerrell, and Kaden Kilgore
Date First Measured: 2024
Comments:
Some limbs have broken off, but the trunk is in reasonable condition. Owner reports that the tree was planted in 1911 upon the birth of his great aunt.
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Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Scott
Land Owner: Kaden Kilgore
GPS Coordinates: 36.803506, -82.428269
Directions: Over hill from house behind fenced fruit tree orchard. Tree is on private property and cannot be visited without first calling the owner to get permission.
Owner Address: Private
Owner Phone: 423-360-5191
Contact Information
Contact Name: William Worrell
Contact Email: bworrell@vt.edu
Contact Phone: 276-880-5393
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): William Worrell
Other Nominators: Scott Jerrell and Kaden Kilgore