Tree Information
Common Name: spicebush
Scientific Name: Lindera benzoin
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 3375
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Trunk Girth: 15 in.
Tree Height: 24 ft.
Crown Spread: 22 ft.
Points: 45
Date Last Measured: 2025
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Dylan Kania, and Gary Williamson
Date First Measured: 2025
Comments:
2025 comments: This tree appears healthy and sound. It grows among several champion sized spicebush on this rich floodplain.

Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Pulaski
Land Owner: State of Virginia - Dept. of Conservation and Recreation
GPS Coordinates: 36.9662486, -80.7260488
Directions: New River Trail. In Pulaski, take Julia Simpsons Road (Rt. 693) to the Hiwassee Parking Area and cross over railroad bridge. The tree grows along the river in a floodplain between the trail and river, and is flagged. Use of the GPS coordinates is recommended.
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




