Tree Information

Common Name: sweet cherry

Scientific Name: Prunus avium

Native/Naturalized: Naturalized

Database ID: 3322

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: yes

Circumference: 126 in.

Height: 58 ft.

Crown: 60 ft.

Points: 197

Date Last Measured: 2025

Last Measured by: Nicholas Meyer

Date First Measured: 2025

Comments:
2025 comments: The live branches that the tree has appear quite vigorous. Several large leaders have broken off over the years, likely due to storms, but the remaining wood has responded well in compartmentalizing and producing new sprouts. There is some English Ivy on the trunk.

N. Meyer 3/20/2025

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: City of Lynchburg

State Map

Land Owner: City of Lynchburg

GPS Coordinates: 37.406249, -79.141251

Directions: Tree is located in a tree meadow between Grace St. and Main St. along the expressway. Near this street address: 1616 Plum St. Lynchburg, VA 24504

Contact Information

Contact Name: Nicholas Meyer

Contact Email: nicholas.meyer@lynchburgva.gov

Contact Address: 800 Orchard St

Lynchburg, VA 24501

Contact Phone: 434-209-4716

Nominators

Original Nominator(s): Nicholas Meyer

Additional Information

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