Tree Information

Common Name: American elderberry

Scientific Name: Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (syn. Sambucus canadensis)

Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia

Database ID: 3393

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: yes

Circumference: 24 in.

Height: 15 ft.

Crown: 20 ft.

Points: 44

Date Last Measured: 2025

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

Date First Measured: 2025

Comments:
2025 comments: This tree appears very healthy and sound. It grows in an ideal spot with adequate moisture and full sun exposure. Trunk circumference was measured at 2 feet above the ground due to low branching.

Dylan Kania March 15, 2025

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: Goochland

State Map

Land Owner: Historic Tuckahoe

GPS Coordinates: 37.571435, -77.653170

Directions: From Route 650, take River Road to the listed address. The tree grows approximately 100 feet south of the exit of the parking area, and 100 feet west of the main driveway.

Owner Address: 12601 River Road

Richmond, VA 23238

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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