Tree Information

Common Name: Siberian elm

Scientific Name: Ulmus pumila

Native/Naturalized: Naturalized

Database ID: 3500

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: yes

Trunk Girth: 239 in.

Tree Height: 102 ft.

Crown Spread: 85 ft.

Points: 362

Date Last Measured: 2025

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

Date First Measured: 2025

Comments:
2025 Comments: The foliage on the tree seemed sparse but covered entire crown, possibly due to insect damage. No rot or dead wood noticed. Trunk forks into two stems at 2' above ground and also has a large low branch that sweeps out of the trunk. Trunk measurement below the fork and branch was 251". Each main stem was also measured at 4.5' above ground and used for composite circumference shown in the score. Stem 1: 155", Stem 2: 182" for a composite of 239".

Dylan Kania 05/18/2025

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: City of Staunton

State Map

Land Owner: Elizabeth McCormick

GPS Coordinates: 38.1797200, -79.0685693

Directions: Tree is left of driveway slightly north of residence.

Owner Address: 1844 Spring Hill Road

Staunton, VA 24401

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): Byron Carmean, Dylan Kania, and Gary Williamson

Additional Information

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