Tree Information

Common Name: bitternut hickory

Scientific Name: Carya cordiformis

Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia

Database ID: 3330

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: yes

Circumference: 208 in.

Height: 138 ft.

Crown: 97 ft.

Points: 370

Date Last Measured: 2024

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

Date First Measured: 2024

Comments:
2025 comments: The tree is healthy and sound, with a singular leader that has a large cavity on one side about 40-50 feet up.

Dylan Kania July 2024

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: Hanover

State Map

Land Owner: Unknown

GPS Coordinates: 37.775491, -77.737994

Directions: The tree is located approximately 1.1 miles downriver of Spring Rd crossing on the South Anna River. The tree is 150 feet North of the river bank.

Contact Information

Contact Name: Byron Carmean

Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com

Contact Phone: 757-934-0588

Nominators

Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean

Other Nominators: Dylan Kania, Gary Williamson

Additional Information

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