Tree Information

Common Name: swamp chestnut oak

Scientific Name: Quercus michauxii

Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia

Database ID: 3374

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: no

Trunk Girth: 250 in.

Tree Height: 101 ft.

Crown Spread: 102 ft.

Points: 377

Date Last Measured: 2025

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

Date First Measured: 2025

Comments:
2025 comments: This tree has a hollow in its base but appears healthy and sound otherwise. It displays an unusual form. Trunk was measured at 3' above ground below burl and flaring of codominant leaders.

Dylan Kania January 9, 2025

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: City of Chesapeake

State Map

Land Owner: The Nature Conservancy

GPS Coordinates: 36.6378639, -76.3128584

Directions: From Benefit Road in Chesapeake, take Ranger Road to TNC sign (on R). Obtain permission before entering site. Follow the GPS coordinates to reach the tree.

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

Additional Information

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