Tree Information

Common Name: shining sumac

Scientific Name: Rhus copallinum

Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia

Database ID: 3414

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: no

Trunk Girth: 16 in.

Tree Height: 45 ft.

Crown Spread: 20 ft.

Points: 66

Date Last Measured: 2025

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

Date First Measured: 2025

Comments:
2025 comments: This tree seems very healthy and sound. It grows on a mound created by an uprooted tree.

Dylan Kania February 15, 2025

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: City of Chesapeake

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Land Owner: Private

GPS Coordinates: 36.784762, -76.421324

Directions: GPS coordinates shown here are approximate to the area to protect owner privacy. Exact coordinates are on file.

Owner Address: Private

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, Ben Rubinow, and Gary Williamson

Additional Information

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