Tree Information

Common Name: witch-hazel

Scientific Name: Hamamelis virginiana

Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia

Database ID: 3478

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: no

Trunk Girth: 29 in.

Tree Height: 31 ft.

Crown Spread: 41 ft.

Points: 70

Date Last Measured: 2025

Last Measured by: Dylan Kania

Date First Measured: 2025

Comments: Tree is in good health. Largest (main) stem is old and hollow and leans out towards creek. Main stem was measured below low branching at 3' above ground. Crown spread and height based on maximum size of all stems sprouting from the base of the main stem.

D. Kania. 06/19/2025

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: Albemarle

State Map

Land Owner: National Park Service

GPS Coordinates: 38.2384722, -78.6877500

Directions: Shenandoah National Park. About 2 miles from trailhead of Browns Gap Fire Road. Tree is about 30’ below the trail, located next to small creek that feeds into Doyles River, and about 150-200’ before reaching the Little Flat Mountain Trail.

Contact Information

Contact Name: Dylan Kania

Contact Email: dylankania@gmail.com

Nominators

Original Nominator(s): Dylan Kania

Additional Information

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