Tree Information

Common Name: waxmyrtle

Scientific Name: Morella cerifera (syn. Myrica cerifera)

Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia

Database ID: 3435

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: yes

Trunk Girth: 50 in.

Tree Height: 23 ft.

Crown Spread: 33 ft.

Points: 81

Date Last Measured: 2025

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

Date First Measured: 2025

Comments:
2025 comments: This tree grows in an "island" near the parking area and wildlife refuge building. It is healthy and sound. Trunk measured at 6" above ground below the fork in the trunk.

Dylan Kania July 18, 2025

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: Northampton

State Map

Land Owner: Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge

GPS Coordinates: 37.1366936, -75.9649419

Directions: From Rt 13, take Seaside Rd to the visitor center access road. The tree is approximately 250 feet northwest of the entrance to the visitor center.

Contact Information

Contact Name: Lydia Hansen

Contact Email: lydia_hansen@fws.gov

Contact Info: Lydia Hansen, Park Ranger/Visitor Services Specialist, Cell: (948) 202-1676, Office: (757) 743-7315

Nominators

Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Jean Carmean, Casey Ranger, Dylan Kania, Gary Williamson

Additional Information

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