Tree Information
Common Name: sassafras
Scientific Name: Sassafras albidum
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 850
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Trunk Girth: 116 in.
Tree Height: 98 ft.
Crown Spread: 49 ft.
Points: 226
Date Last Measured: 2025
Last Measured by: Helena Azar and Bella Hardaway
Date First Measured: 1978
Comments:
2025 comments: Tree was in great condition.
2015 comments: Large tree is growing in recreational section of a public park. Well cared for to date and appears healthy. Should be protected from future park development activities. The tree was previously measured by Greg Zell in 2015 with the following measurements: 110", 89', 52', 212 points.
Measurements in 1978: 85", 87', 45', 183 points. The nominator Wesley Ford was a county forester for Virginia Department of Forestry.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Rockingham
Land Owner: City of Harrisonburg
GPS Coordinates: 38.51777, -79.05667
Directions: This tree is growing in River Rock Park near the West Virginia border on City of Harrisonburg park property. The park entrance is off Rawley Pike (Rt. 33). The tree is located in open picnic area just inside the public park.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Jeremy Harold
Contact Email: Jeremy.Harold@harrisonburgva.gov
Contact Phone: 540-433-3008
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Wesley J. Ford
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