Tree Information
Common Name: American hornbeam
Scientific Name: Carpinus caroliniana
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 3424
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Trunk Girth: 93 in.
Tree Height: 35 ft.
Crown Spread: 58 ft.
Points: 143
Date Last Measured: 2025
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Dylan Kania, and Gary Williamson
Date First Measured: 2025
Comments:
This is an extremely impressive example of an American hornbeam. The species identification was confirmed by the dendrologist at Virginia Tech. The tree appears healthy and sound, and the owner is very fond of it. The trunk circumference was measured at 2 feet above ground level due to low branching.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Albemarle
Land Owner: Kathi Marshall
GPS Coordinates: 38.092307, -78.453559
Directions: The tree is in the left rear of the residence, located next to the driveway and overlooking the lake.
Owner Address: 329 Dover Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Owner Phone: 434-964-0416
Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean
Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 757-934-0588
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Dylan Kania, and Gary Williamson
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