Tree Information
Common Name: shagbark hickory
Scientific Name: Carya ovata
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 882
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Trunk Girth: 163 in.
Tree Height: 85 ft.
Crown Spread: 93 ft.
Points: 271
Date Last Measured: 2023
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, and Dylan Kania
Date First Measured: 2007
Comments:
Tree is located on a property called Pruden Farm, named for the family that received a large land grant here in the 1700's. The original tract has been subdivided over the years. The Pruden Farm comprises a home and several farm buildings that are a largely intact mid-19th century farmstead.
2023 comments: Tree appears healthy and sound.
2013 comments: The tree is open grown and appears very healthy. Measured in 2013 by Byron Carmean. Circumference: 148", Height: 79', Crown: 84', Points: 248.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Isle of Wight
Land Owner: Betty Malroy Stagg
GPS Coordinates: 36.84629, -76.63620
Directions: Address of farm is 21329 Quaker Road Windsor VA 23487. Tree is visible from the road to the right (east) of the home, adjacent to wooden fence and farm shed. Location is near Lake Burnt Mills.
Owner Address: Private
Owner Phone: Private
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: Property is leased by local farmers.
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson
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