Tree Information
Common Name: loose-flower hornbeam
Scientific Name: Carpinus laxiflora
Native/Naturalized: Not Naturalized
Database ID: 2720
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Circumference: 48 in.
Height: 26 ft.
Crown: 34 ft.
Points: 83
Date Last Measured: 2019
Last Measured by: Jared Manzo, Chris Schmidt, Sabrina Hartley
Date First Measured: 2019
Comments: The tree was acquired from the United States National Arboretum and planted in 1981. The tree appears to be in good condition although it is being encroached on by Japanese zelkova. The tree's branches begin below 4.5 ft. The circumference was measured at 3.5 ft. above the ground.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Clarke
Land Owner: State Arboretum of Virginia
GPS Coordinates: 39.0619, -78.06584
Directions: The loose-flower hornbeam is located in the Betulaceae collection, roughly 40-50 ft. east of Betula uber.
Owner Address: 400 Blandy Farm Lane
Boyce, VA 22620
Contact Information
Contact Name: Jared Manzo
Contact Email: jpm3wr@virginia.edu
Contact Phone: 540-837-1758
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Jared Manzo
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