Tree Information
Common Name: Franklin tree
Scientific Name: Franklinia alatamaha
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 3341
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 23 in.
Height: 21 ft.
Crown: 22 ft.
Points: 50
Date Last Measured: 2025
Last Measured by: Helena Azar and Bella Hardaway
Date First Measured: 2025
Comments:
2025 comments: The tree is healthy and well cared for by Mr. & Mrs. Jones. Trunk measured at 1' above ground due to low branching. This species, found in Georgia by John Bartrum in 1770, was brought to Pennsylvania. Bartrum's son was named after their neighbor, who was good friends with Benjamin Franklin. The species has not been found in the original habitat since, meaning all current Franklinia trees are from the Bartrum tree lineage.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Rappahannock
Land Owner: Bruce Jones and Susan Jones
GPS Coordinates: 38.69300, -78.13022
Owner Email: Private
Directions: From Washington, VA, take Rt. 211 north approximately four miles and turn right on Rt. 627 to Long Mt. Rd, go right to the address of Mr. Jones. The tree is to the left of the driveway facing the house, around 10-15 feet behind a gourd habitat for Purple Martins.
Owner Address: 601 Long Mountain Rd.
Washington, VA 22747
Owner Phone: Private
Contact Information
Contact Name: Bruce Jones
Contact Email: Private
Contact Phone: Private
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Bruce Jones
Other Nominators: Helena Azar, Bella Hardaway
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