Tree Information

Common Name: pussy willow

Scientific Name: Salix discolor

Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia

Database ID: 3447

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: no

Trunk Girth: 126 in.

Tree Height: 27 ft.

Crown Spread: 47 ft.

Points: 165

Date Last Measured: 2025

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

Date First Measured: 2025

Comments:
2025 comments: The tree grows next to a large rock, making it somewhat difficult to wrap the tape around its trunk. The owner plans to do some pruning to the crown. Due to the growth habit, the trunk circumference was measured at 1 foot above ground level.

Dylan Kania September 14, 2025

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: Frederick

State Map

Land Owner: Joe Saylor

GPS Coordinates: 39.2123822, -78.1712775

Directions: From N Frederick Pike, Rt 522, take Darlington Dr north to Clarksville Dr to Ambrose Dr. The address will be on the left. The tree grows on the right side of the front lawn area.

Owner Address: 1341 Ambrose Dr

Winchester, VA 22603

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): Jean Carmean, Byron Carmean, Dylan Kania, Gary Williamson

Additional Information

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