Tree Information
Common Name: scarlet oak
Scientific Name: Quercus coccinea
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 730
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Trunk Girth: 184 in.
Tree Height: 117 ft.
Crown Spread: 70 ft.
Points: 319
Date Last Measured: 2016
Last Measured by: Kevin Sigmon
Date First Measured: 2006
Comments:
2016 comments: The tree has a large root collar which leads to the high circumference. The tree appears to be in good condition with a basal cavity on the upper side as the only sign of decay. Height measure with laser rangefinder.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Lee
Land Owner: Unknown
GPS Coordinates: 36.802339, -82.847457
Directions: On the east side of Route 728 approximately 100 ft. from where it intersects with Alternate US 58, about eight miles southwest of Big Stone Gap. Above the embankment on the left at the intersection of Seminary Church Road (Old U.S. 58) and Sourwood Road. Ownership is uncertain due to the proximity to the VDOT right-of-way and the property line of 223 Rabbit Run Lane.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Eric Wiseman
Contact Email: vabigtree@vt.edu
Contact Phone: 540-231-5148
Contact Info: Kevin Sigmon, ksigmon@abingdon-va.gov
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Harold Jarrell
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