Tree Information
Common Name: shining sumac
Scientific Name: Rhus copallinum
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 3349
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 48 in.
Height: 27 ft.
Crown: 40 ft.
Points: 85
Date Last Measured: 2024
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Dylan Kania, Gary Williamson
Date First Measured: 2024
Comments:
2024 comments: This is a double-trunked tree growing through camellias and under a powerline at the address. It may be in the power line right of way or owned by city. The tree height is reduced due to power line. Each stem was measured separately at 5' above ground and composite circumference calculated. Stem 1=36", Stem 2=32".
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Virginia Beach
Land Owner: Unknown
GPS Coordinates: 36.8748368, -75.9934385
Directions: From Atlantic Ave in Virginia Beach, take Bay Colony Drive W to the provided address. The tree grows next to Bay Colony Drive a few feet from street under power line.
Owner Address: 609 Bay Colony Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean
Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com
Contact Address: 3616 Labrador Lane
Suffolk, VA 23434
Contact Phone: 757-934-0588
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean
Other Nominators: Dylan Kania, Gary Williamson
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