Tree Information
Common Name: possumhaw
Scientific Name: Ilex decidua
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 749
Status: alive
National Champion: yes
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 35 in.
Height: 32 ft.
Crown: 36 ft.
Points: 76
Date Last Measured: 2017
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson
Date First Measured: 2006
Comments:
2024 update: Recognized as national champion for first time.
2017 update: The tree seems very healthy and should be protected. The largest stem was measured at 4.5 feet above ground.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Southampton
Land Owner: State of Virginia - Dept. of Conservation and Recreation
GPS Coordinates: 36.67677, -77.04348
Directions: Cypress Bridge State Natural Area Preserve. North of the terminus of Old Bridge Road (State Route 742) at the Nottoway River. GPS coordinates are approximate. 25001 Old Bridge Rd Courtland, VA 23837.
Owner Phone: 757- 925-2318
Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean
Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com
Contact Address: 3616 Labrador Lane
Suffolk, VA 23434
Contact Phone: 757-934-0588
Contact Info: Gary Fleming, Vegetation Ecologist Gary.fleming@dcr.virginia.gov (804) 786-9122 Measured in 2007 by Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson
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