Tree Information

Common Name: Norway maple

Scientific Name: Acer platanoides

Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia

Database ID: 3367

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: yes

Trunk Girth: 137 in.

Tree Height: 108 ft.

Crown Spread: 59 ft.

Points: 260

Date Last Measured: 2025

Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Dylan Kania, Jeff Kirwan, and Gary Williamson

Date First Measured: 2025

Comments:
2025 comments: The tree is healthy and sound. It grows in a grove of trees where it needs to compete with others for light.

Dylan Kania May 15, 2025

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: City of Staunton

State Map

Land Owner: Gypsy Hill Park

GPS Coordinates: 38.1593846, -79.0776630

Directions: Once at the park, the tree grows on the inside curve of Route 25 near (across from) the junction of Donaghe Street. This tree grows near a large white ash, which is also listed.

Owner Address: 600 Churchville Avenue

Staunton, VA 24401

Contact Information

Contact Name: Matthew Sensabaugh

Contact Email: SensabaughMG@ci.staunton.va.us

Contact Info: Matthew Sensabaugh is the city horticulturist.

Nominators

Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Dylan Kania, Jeff Kirwan, and Gary Williamson

Additional Information

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