Tree Information
Common Name: water oak
Scientific Name: Quercus nigra
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 826
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Trunk Girth: 224 in.
Tree Height: 90 ft.
Crown Spread: 90 ft.
Points: 337
Date Last Measured: 2017
Last Measured by: Molly O'Liddy and Scott Bachman
Date First Measured: 2006
Comments: The tree has various water sprouts along the main trunk. There are conchs growing along the base. You have to climb on the root flare in order to reach the trunk of the tree. For an old tree, this water oak looks to be in good shape. All main branches remain and still has significant crown spread.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: City of Chesapeake
Land Owner: Susan and Steven Powers
GPS Coordinates: 36.639668, -76.203422
Directions: The tree is located in a fenced horse pasture to the east of the farmhouse.
Owner Address: 409 Head of River Rd.
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Contact Information
Contact Name: Molly O'Liddy
Contact Email: molly.oliddy@dof.virginia.gov
Contact Phone: 434-962-0297
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson
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