American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Northern red Oak (Quercus rubra), State: VA
Description This tree was nominated by 4-h member Jacob Heath as part of a big tree contest held in Washington County.
Description This tree was nominated by 4-h member Jacob Heath as part of a big tree contest held in Washington County.
Location Washington County, VA
Northern red OAK
Quercus rubra
This champion Northern red Oak of Virginia made its debut on the list of American Forests Champion Trees in 2018, as it is the largest known tree of its species in the country. By recognizing these champions, we recognize the beauty and critical ecosystem services provided by our biggest and oldest trees.
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| STATUS | Champion |
|---|---|
| Tree circumference | 285 |
| height | 131 |
| crown spread | 118 |
| Total points | 446 |
| LOCATION | Washington County, VA |
|---|---|
| Nominated by | Jacob Heath |
| Year Nominated | 2017 |
| Date crowned | 2018-09-20 |
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