Tree Information

Common Name: turkey oak

Scientific Name: Quercus laevis

Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia

Database ID: 708

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: no

Trunk Girth: 72 in.

Tree Height: 43 ft.

Crown Spread: 48 ft.

Points: 127

Date Last Measured: 2026

Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, Dylan Kania, Bella Hardaway, Eric Wiseman

Date First Measured: 2006

Comments:
2026 Comments: Tree appears healthy and sound. Located nearby is another large turkey oak (ID 737). Nice single stem specimen.
2016 Comments: The tree appears very healthy and is cared for by the owner. Previously measured by Byron Carmean, Mike Rasnake, and Gary Williamson - Trunk: 66", Height: 37', Crown: 42', Total Points: 114

Eric Wiseman 1/12/2026

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: Isle of Wight

State Map

Land Owner: Mike Rasnake and Phyllis Rasnake

GPS Coordinates: 36.852255, -76.842955

Directions: Wooded strip between pond and driveway leading to Rasnake residence.

Owner Address: 21372 Sand Pit Rd.

Zuni, VA 23898

Owner Phone: 757-242-6221

Contact Information

Contact Name: Byron Carmean

Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com

Contact Address: 3616 Labrador Lane

Suffolk, VA 23434

Contact Phone: 757-934-0588

Nominators

Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, Mike Rasnake, Phyllis Rasnake

Additional Information

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