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Tree Detail for Nyssa aquatica located at N36.55479 W077.15837

Tree Information
Common Name: Water tupelo Circumference: 474
Species: Height: 102
Scientific Name: Nyssa aquatica Crown: 54
Native/Naturalized: Yes Points: 590
Status: alive Last Measured: 2009
National Champion: yes Last Measured by: Carmean, Williamson, Rasnake, Kessler
Comments: The tree has a huge burl on its lower trunk but appears healthy otherwise. Circumference was measured below burl where it was least. National champ and largest in Virginia (3/7/09)

 

Location of Tree - State Map
Tree is located in: Greensville Land Owner: Unknown
GPS Coordinates: N36.55479 W077.15837 Owner Email:
Directions:
Greensville County, VA, North side of Fountains Creek, 2.8 miles upriver of Rt. 625 bridge next to main channel or 4.2 miles downriver of Rt. 301.

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Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean Permission to Advertise: No
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Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson, Mike Rasnake, Kevin Kessler
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