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Magnolia grandiflora - VA

southern magnolia

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388 Points

  • Tree Profile Trunk Circumference Trunk Circumference: 284 inches
  • Tree Profile Height Height: 82 feet
  • Tree Profile Crown Spread Crown Spread: 91 feet
  • Tree Profile Volume Volume: N/A cubic feet
  • Tree Profile Year Last Measured Year Last Measured: 2022
  • Tree Profile Year Nominated Year Nominated: 2024
  • Tree Profile Nominated by Nominated by: | |
  • Tree Profile Tree ID Tree ID: 6943

Story

This tree is a "wow" tree to say the least. It is approximately 100 years old and has a unique form similar to the Hampton tree, but even larger. It should be safe from harm. A challenging tree to measure given the size and sweep of large, low branches. There are three primary leaders measuring in girth 158", 89", and 68" at 4.5' above ground. The dominant central leader is dwarfed by the upright branches, and a conventional measurement of this sole trunk would vastly underestimate the hulk of the tree.

Location:

State: VA

County: Newport News City

This tree is not publicly accessible.

Image Gallery

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Image Credits: Dylan Kania, July 2022
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Image Credits: Dylan Kania, July 2022
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Image Credits: Dylan Kania, July 2022
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Image Credits: Dylan Kania, July 2022
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Image Credits: Dylan Kania, July 2022
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Image Credits: Dylan Kania, July 2022

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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