Tree Information

Common Name: spicebush

Scientific Name: Lindera benzoin

Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia

Database ID: 3378

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: yes

Circumference: 17 in.

Height: 25 ft.

Crown: 32 ft.

Points: 50

Date Last Measured: 2025

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

Date First Measured: 2025

Comments:
2025 comments: This tree is healthy and vigorous. Byron noted that this floodplain grows the largest spicebush he has seen in Virginia (or elsewhere). Trunk circumference was measured at 2 feet above the ground due to low branching.

Dylan Kania January 19, 2025

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: Pulaski

State Map

Land Owner: State of Virginia - Dept. of Conservation and Recreation

GPS Coordinates: 36.9658079, -80.7248589

Directions: New River Trail State Park. In Pulaski, take Julia Simpsons Road (Rt. 693) to the Hiwassee Parking area and cross over RR bridge. The tree is along river in a floodplain between the trail and the river (the tree is flagged).

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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