Tree Information
Common Name: American bladdernut
Scientific Name: Staphylea trifolia
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 3365
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 18 in.
Height: 26 ft.
Crown: 30 ft.
Points: 52
Date Last Measured: 2025
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Dylan Kania, and Gary Williamson
Date First Measured: 2025
Comments:
2025 comments: This tree has some storm damage, but it's reasonably healthy. It grows in the "buffer" area above the South Anna River. Double-stemmed. Measured circumference of largest stem at 4.5' above ground. Height and crown spread included both stems.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Louisa
Land Owner: Unknown
GPS Coordinates: 37.7819051, -77.8326681
Directions: The tree grows on the south side of South Anna River. Across the river from the east end of the river bend, the tree grows 25 feet from the east bank of South Anna River.
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, Dylan Kania, and Gary Williamson
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