Tree Information

Common Name: European beech

Scientific Name: Fagus sylvatica

Native/Naturalized: Naturalized

Database ID: 3368

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: no

Trunk Girth: 170 in.

Tree Height: 83 ft.

Crown Spread: 76 ft.

Points: 272

Date Last Measured: 2025

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

Date First Measured: 2025

Comments:
2025 comments: This tree is the "Rivers Purple" variety Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii'. It appears very healthy and sound. Trunk forks into codominant leaders about 7' above ground.

Dylan Kania May 15, 2025

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: City of Staunton

State Map

Land Owner: Thornrose Cemetery

GPS Coordinates: 38.1514952, -79.0844581

Directions: The tree is in the southern end of Thornrose Cemetery near the cemetery entrance off West Beverly Street.

Owner Address: 1041 W Beverly Street

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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