Tree Information
Common Name: hedge maple
Scientific Name: Acer campestre
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized
Database ID: 405
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Circumference: 129 in.
Height: 32 ft.
Crown: 36 ft.
Points: 170
Date Last Measured: 2023
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, and Dylan Kania
Date First Measured: 1987
Comments:
2023 comments: Tree appears to be healthy and sound. Trunk circumference was measured at 1' above ground due to low branching.
2013 comments: Measured in 2013 by Jordan Endahl & Byron Carmean. Circumference: 123", Height: 36', Crown: 35', Points: 168.
1987 comments: Amazingly, the tree was transplanted from the bank across the street where it was slated for removal, to its new location on Mr. Welch's property.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Chesapeake
Land Owner: Sam Welch
GPS Coordinates: 36.7644, -76.247467
Owner Email: welchhome@aol.com
Directions: Mr. Welch's residence is located on the corner of Bray Drive and Thrasher Road. The tree is at the back corner of the lot closest to Bray Drive. The tree can best be seen from Bray Dr. and is not included in the fenced portion of Mr. Welch's yard.
Owner Address: 152 Thrasher Road
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Owner Phone: 757 382-0477
Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean
Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com
Contact Address: 3616 Labrador Ln.
Suffolk, VA 23434
Contact Phone: 757-934-0588
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, John King
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