Tree Information
Common Name: English oak
Scientific Name: Quercus robur
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized
Database ID: 634
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 217 in.
Height: 55 ft.
Crown: 73 ft.
Points: 290
Date Last Measured: 2023
Last Measured by: Adam Downing, Robert Myers, Harry Puffenberger, Bruce Bowman, Ann Bowman, and Patrick Campbell.
Date First Measured: 2004
Comments:
2023 comments: There has been some dieback in the crown and one of the leaders has died and partially broken out. Trunk measured at 3' above ground; the smallest girth between breast height and ground level.
2014 comments: We measured the trunk circumference at 3 feet above ground, which presented the smallest circumference to avoid the influence of an old branch collar. We are aware of the presence of numerous burls and other formations of callus growth; however, we do not feel that this extra tissue has contributed to an excessive trunk circumference. Measured in 2014 by Michelle Dowling. Trunk circumference: 210", Height: 56', Crown: 70', Points: 284.
2004 comments: First measured in September 2004 at 276 points.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Orange
Land Owner: James Madison's Montpelier
GPS Coordinates: 38.21792, -78.16916
Directions: Behind the Montpelier Visitor Center. Outside of the formal gardens.
Owner Address: 11407 Constitution Highway
Montpelier Station, VA 22957
Owner Phone: 540-672-2728
Contact Information
Contact Name: Robert Myers
Contact Email: rmyers@montpelier.org
Contact Phone: 540-672-2728
Contact Info: Adam Downing: adowning@vt.edu
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Sandy Mudrinich, Mike Eckley, Adam Downing, David Carr, Joseph Murray
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