Tree Information
Common Name: yellow birch
Scientific Name: Betula alleghaniensis
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 3312
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Trunk Girth: 122 in.
Tree Height: 88 ft.
Crown Spread: 40 ft.
Points: 220
Date Last Measured: 2024
Last Measured by: John Peterson and Eric Wiseman
Date First Measured: 2024
Comments:
2024 comments: A stately tree with a tall, straight trunk unbranched for 40' or more. Crown reaches high into the surrounding canopy and shows evidence of past ice and wind damage shearing off the terminus of many branches. But it has resprouted prolifically and has a full crown that receives abundant sunlight.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Giles
Land Owner: Mountain Lake Conservancy
GPS Coordinates: 37.35951, -80.53223
Owner Email: events@mtnlakelodge.com
Directions: On steep ridge above Mountain Lake between the Indian Trail and the Lower Jungle Trail. Stands about 50' from the remains of the former state champion yellow birch (id #2374). Best to visit this tree during dormant season for remeasurement. Terrain is steep and understory is thick. It would be difficult to obtain accurate measurements during growing season.
Owner Address: 115 Hotel Circle
Pembroke, VA 24136
Owner Phone: 800-346-3334
Contact Information
Contact Name: Eric Wiseman
Contact Email: vabigtree@vt.edu
Contact Phone: 540-231-5148
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): John Peterson and Eric Wiseman
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