Tree Information
Common Name: common Chinafir
Scientific Name: Cunninghamia lanceolata
Native/Naturalized: Not Naturalized
Database ID: 540
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 193 in.
Height: 90 ft.
Crown: 60 ft.
Points: 298
Date Last Measured: 2019
Last Measured by: Jason Sprouls
Date First Measured: 2009
Comments:
2019 Update: The trunk circumference was calculated by using a composite circumference of the four co-dominant leaders measured at 4.5' above ground. This tree is situated in a mulch bed near the Virginia Beach Municipal Center. There are small apartments which have been built since the tree was last measured in 2009, but the tree is still thriving and on un-restricted municipal land along a trail. The municipality has also installed a lightning protection system, which will help the tree thrive.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Virginia Beach
Land Owner: City of Virginia Beach
GPS Coordinates: 36.749332, -76.063103
Directions: Virginia Beach Municipal Center. The tree is on a public trail which connects West Neck Road and Brewer Arch. The tree is clearly visible behind townhomes along Brewer Arch.
Owner Address: 2508 Brewer Arch
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Contact Information
Contact Name: Susan French
Contact Email: sfrench@vbgov.com
Contact Phone: 757-385-4076
Contact Info: Susan French is the city arborist for Virginia Beach.
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson