Tree Information
Common Name: northern catalpa
Scientific Name: Catalpa speciosa
Native/Naturalized: Native to North America
Database ID: 48
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Circumference: 241 in.
Height: 66 ft.
Crown: 78 ft.
Points: 327
Date Last Measured: 2015
Last Measured by: Jon Matiuk
Date First Measured: 1991
Comments: Recognized as national champion in 2019, but dethroned in 2020 by larger tree in Ohio. The tree lost a large limb when another tree fell several years ago. Other than that, the tree is healthy and not endangered.
Kellie NicelyLocation of Tree
Tree is located in: Rockbridge
Land Owner: Nelsen Nicely
GPS Coordinates: 37.7673, -79.45628
Directions: 939 Thornhill Dr, Lexington, impossible to miss in front yard.
Owner Address: 939 Thomhill Drive
Lexington, VA 24450
Owner Phone: 540-463-2033
Contact Information
Contact Name: Eric Wiseman
Contact Email: pwiseman@vt.edu
Contact Phone: 540-231-5148
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): William S. Hubard