Tree Information
Common Name: black locust
Scientific Name: Robinia pseudoacacia
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 3471
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Trunk Girth: 145 in.
Tree Height: 96 ft.
Crown Spread: 50 ft.
Points: 254
Date Last Measured: 2025
Last Measured by: Bella Hardaway
Date First Measured: 2025
Comments:
2025 comments: According to the neighbor, this large specimen's canopy has grown wider since he moved in about 30 years ago. The English Ivy is regularly trimmed back by the neighbor and was clipped before measuring to ensure an accurate trunk measurement. For the trunk circumference, the tape was wrapped below the street-side burl and above the fence-side burl at a height of 4.3 feet above ground level. This tree is well appreciated by the neighborhood and appears to be a popular tree for wildlife.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Radford
Land Owner: City of Radford
GPS Coordinates: 37.129032, -80.573695
Directions: This tree is on Berkley St, directly northeast of the white fence of the house at 500 5th St. The tree is within the city right of way.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Nick Lancaster
Contact Email: nick.lancaster@radfordva.gov
Contact Address: 699 17th Street
Radford, VA, 24141
Contact Phone: 540-731-5524
Contact Info: Nick is the City Horticulturist.
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Nick Lancaster and Bella Hardaway
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