Tree Information
Common Name: black locust
Scientific Name: Robinia pseudoacacia
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 592
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 191 in.
Height: 62 ft.
Crown: 57 ft.
Points: 267
Date Last Measured: 2023
Last Measured by: Alex Adams
Date First Measured: 2003
Comments:
2023 Comments: This tree appears healthy and sound, with one branch that has died back. The owners enjoy its white-colored bloom and the smell of the pods it drops.
2013 Comments: Tree is in good health despite being topped years ago by previous owners. Measured by David Richert at 177", 68', 61', 260 points.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Wythe
Land Owner: Cecil and Shelia Wyatt
GPS Coordinates: 36.944729, -81.086554
Directions: Town of Wytheville. On the corner of 10th and Franklin Streets.
Owner Address: 600 West Franklin St.
Wytheville, VA 24382
Owner Phone: 276-228-4082
Contact Information
Contact Name: Eric Wiseman
Contact Email: vabigtree@vt.edu
Contact Info: David E. Jones, jones@dof.state.va.us
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): David E. Jones and J. Riley Bruce
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