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Salix discolor - VA

pussy willow

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161 Points

  • Tree Profile Trunk Circumference Trunk Circumference: 120 inches
  • Tree Profile Height Height: 30 feet
  • Tree Profile Crown Spread Crown Spread: 45 feet
  • Tree Profile Volume Volume: N/A cubic feet
  • Tree Profile Year Last Measured Year Last Measured: 2015
  • Tree Profile Year Nominated Year Nominated: 2016
  • Tree Profile Nominated by Nominated by: Byron C. | Gary W. | Charles W.
  • Tree Profile Tree ID Tree ID: 5781

Story

This tree received significant storm damage that led to heavy pruning on the crown, but it shows promising signs of recovery. It was planted in 1977. Trunk circumference measured at 6" above ground line, at the pinch of the waist below the separation of its many stems.

Location:

State: VA

County: Page

This tree is not publicly accessible.

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Salix discolor pussy willow
Salix discolor
Salix discolor

Trees of the same species are compared using the following calculation:

x = Tree Trunk Circumference (Inches);
y = Tree Height (Feet);
z = Tree’s Average Crown Spread (Feet);
x + y + (z/4) = Total Points

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