Virginia Big Tree Program

Many thanks to Charlie Knoeller for providing these pictures of the new champion black oak (Quercus velutina)! You can click on the pictures to get a closer look.

This champ has a circumference of 332 inches, a height of 108 feet, and an average crown spread of 116 feet - giving a final score of 469 points!

The champ is located in Colonial Beach, VA. Mr. Knoeller reports that the tree is in excellent health and under the care of Davey Tree Expert Company. He says that the tree is not endangered by buildings, driveways, or subject to compaction and that the landowner follows a health care program.

Charlie Knoeller works with the VA Department of Forestry in Westmoreland County.

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