Tree Information
Common Name: trident maple
Scientific Name: Acer buergerianum
Native/Naturalized: Not Naturalized
Database ID: 379
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Trunk Girth: 97 in.
Tree Height: 46 ft.
Crown Spread: 57 ft.
Points: 157
Date Last Measured: 2023
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, and Dylan Kania
Date First Measured: 2013
Comments:
2023 comments: This tree appears healthy and sound. Trunk circumference was measured at 2' above ground due to low branching.
2013 comments: Measured in 2013 by Jordan Endahl & Byron Carmean. Circumference: 76", Height: 42', Crown: 48', Points: 130.
Mrs. Dobbins is a member of the Thrasher family (Greenbrier Farms), known in Chesapeake for their collection of interesting plant specimens.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Chesapeake
Land Owner: Mr. and Mrs. Denny P. Dobbins
GPS Coordinates: 36.7076, -76.324083
Owner Email: dennydobbins13@aol.com
Directions: The tree is located in Mrs. Dobbins' front yard, visible from West Road. "Stargazer Stables"
Owner Address: 1057 West Road
Chesapeake, VA 23323
Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean
Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 757-934-0588
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson
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