American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Willow Oak (Quercus phellos), State: VA
Description
Description
Location Mathews County, VA
Willow OAK
Quercus phellos
This champion Willow 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 | 318 |
| height | 114 |
| crown spread | 108 |
| Total points | 459 |
| LOCATION | Mathews County, VA |
|---|---|
| Nominated by | Eric Wiseman |
| Year Nominated | 2018 |
| Date crowned | 2018-09-21 |
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