Tree Information

Common Name: English yew

Scientific Name: Taxus baccata

Native/Naturalized: Naturalized

Database ID: 728

Status: alive

National Champion: no

Virginia Champion: yes

Circumference: 170 in.

Height: 40 ft.

Crown: 61 ft.

Points: 225

Date Last Measured: 2015

Last Measured by: Greg Zell

Date First Measured: 2006

Comments:
2015 comments: Tree is still thriving. Has grown a good bit.
2006 comments: Very large sweeping canopy. Very regal looking. Was cabled many years ago. Located on the homesite of landscape architect Mead Palmer. Has been at location as long as many can remember. Measured by Terry Lasher at 159", 31', 66', 207 points. Trunk measured about 1' above ground due to low branching.

Greg Zell 2015

Location of Tree

Tree is located in: Fauquier

State Map

Land Owner: Private

GPS Coordinates: 38.68135, -77.76711

Directions: From Warrenton, take Meetze Road toward Route 28. Proceed a couple of miles, residence is on the right. Address is 8532 Meetze Rd. Warrenton, VA 20187.

Owner Address: Private

Contact Information

Contact Name: Eric Wiseman

Contact Email: vabigtree@vt.edu

Contact Phone: 540-231-5148

Contact Info: Owners at time of original nomination were Robert Armstrong and Sara Palmer.

Nominators

Original Nominator(s): Terry Lasher

Additional Information

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