Tree Information
Common Name: Chinese chestnut
Scientific Name: Castanea mollissima
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized
Database ID: 548
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 221 in.
Height: 48 ft.
Crown: 64 ft.
Points: 285
Date Last Measured: 2023
Last Measured by: Bobbie Burton and Nancy Joel
Date First Measured: 2002
Comments:
2023 comments: According to the owner, the tree is producing fruit assertively. It has been pruned and has come dead limbs. However, the canopy appears healthy. Unusually large fruits.
2012 comments: The tree appears very old and has been pruned back in the past. It is fruiting and appears healthy. Measured by Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, Charles Wilson, Charlie Knoeller at 211", 46', 63', 273 points.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Richmond
Land Owner: Roy Rogers
GPS Coordinates: 38.037793, -76.79585
Owner Email: Private
Directions: Corner of Menokin and County Bridge Rd. near Warsaw. At owner address in side of yard.
Owner Address: Private
Owner Phone: Private
Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean
Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com
Contact Address: 3616 Labrador Lane
Suffolk, VA 23434
Contact Phone: 757-934-0588
Contact Info: Bobbie's contact info is on file.
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): James B. Harris
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