Tree Information
Common Name: yellowwood
Scientific Name: Cladrastis kentukea
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 778
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Circumference: 151 in.
Height: 26 ft.
Crown: 32 ft.
Points: 185
Date Last Measured: 2025
Last Measured by: Vic Parkes, Bella Hardaway, and Eric Wiseman
Date First Measured: 2006
Comments:
2025 comments: It has been de-throned from state co-champ status. This tree is in decline, and the sprouts are being managed. It continues to display old-age features. The height has been significantly reduced in the past ten years. Trunk circumference was measured at 2.3' above ground level at the narrowest girth below the burls.
2015 comments: Large, old age yellowwood growing on the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery. Displays typical old-age features, but continues to thrive. Growing in safe location. There is an interesting "cold war" story attached to this particular specimen. The measurements conducted by Greg Zell were 154", 45', and 56' for a score of 213 points.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Arlington
Land Owner: Arlington National Cemetery
GPS Coordinates: 38.875732, -77.074728
Owner Email: gregory.r.huse.civ@army.mil
Directions: Located on grounds of Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington. Enter from the Memorial Bridge entrance. Note that vehicular traffic in the cemetery is restricted without permission, but is open to walking or tour mobile.
Owner Address: 1 Memorial Avenue
Arlington, VA 22211
Owner Phone: 703-695-3588
Contact Information
Contact Name: Greg Huse
Contact Email: gregory.r.huse.civ@army.mil
Contact Address: 1 Memorial Avenue
Arlington, VA 22211
Contact Phone: 703-695-3588
Contact Info: Greg Huse, Urban Forester, Memorial Arboretum Manager, Arlington National Cemetery
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Greg Zell, John Parrish
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