Tree Information

Common Name: spicebush

Scientific Name: Lindera benzoin

Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia

Database ID: 3472

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: no

Trunk Girth: 15 in.

Tree Height: 23 ft.

Crown Spread: 32 ft.

Points: 46

Date Last Measured: 2024

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

Date First Measured: 2024

Comments: Broad-spreading specimen with multiple stems. One large stem sweeps out horizontal to the ground. Circumference of largest stem was measured at a point 4.5' out from its base. Crown spread and height includes all stems originating from the root collar.

Dylan Kania 10/13/2024

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: City of Lynchburg

State Map

Land Owner: City of Lynchburg

GPS Coordinates: 37.4079, -79.13084

Directions: Percival's Island Natural Area. North side of loop trail; South side of island. (https://www.lynchburgparksandrec.com/trails/riverwalk-trail)

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

Additional Information

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