Virginia Big Tree Program

This champion Southern Sugar Maple, Acer barbatum, was jointly nominated by Byron Carmean, Dr. Donna Ware, and Gary Flemming. Located on a bluff overlooking Grove Creek in James City County, this tree appears healthy and is not in any danger.

This champ has a circumference of 131 inches, a height of 105 feet, and an average crown spread of 63 feet - giving a final score of 252 points!

The photo below, of Donna Ware standing with the champion maple, was taken by Gary Flemming and is the property of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation - Division of Natural Heritage.
 

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