Tree Information
Common Name: Virginia round-leaf birch
Scientific Name: Betula uber
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 3515
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Trunk Girth: 30 in.
Tree Height: 36 ft.
Crown Spread: 30 ft.
Points: 74
Date Last Measured: 2026
Last Measured by: Kevin Sigmon
Date First Measured: 2026
Comments:
2026 Comments: Tree appears to be healthy. As this species is shade intolerant, the tree line behind this tree will eventually need trimming to keep branches from shading it. Tree was purchased as a seedling from Go Native Nursery and planted at the park several years ago.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Washington
Land Owner: Town of Abingdon, Virginia
GPS Coordinates: 36.707511, -81.966581
Directions: Virginia Creeper Trail Wye Park: Approximately 1/4 mile from the Abingdon trailhead. The tree is located at the eastern rear of the park behind the picnic pavilion.
Owner Address: P.O. Box 789
Abingdon, VA 24212
Owner Phone: 276-628-3167
Contact Information
Contact Name: Kevin Sigmon
Contact Email: ksigmon@abingdon-va.gov
Contact Address: P.O. Box 789
Abingdon, VA 24212
Contact Phone: 276-623-3412
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Kevin Sigmon
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