Common Name: ginkgo
Scientific Name: Ginkgo biloba
Category: Champion (big) tree
Comments: This is the largest Ginkgo in Virginia. There are several accounts describing how old the tree is. The owners believe the legend that the early White Marsh Plantation owner knew a ship captain and asked him to bring back samples of plants from around the world that would survive in Virginias climate. The owners also believe that due to the warmer climate here and due to the deep roots finding favorable geology beneath White Marsh Plantation, their Ginkgo tree has grown quickly to its large size. The White Marsh Plantation Ginkgo is now recognized as the Virginia USA Champion. It is an immense tree and I am glad I had a chance to measure the tree for the state record book. Who would believe that a tree that grows so slow could get so big! The trees February 2001 dimensions are: height 26.2 m (86 ft), trunk circumference 4.83 m (190 in), average crown diameter 29 m (95 ft). This gives the tree 300 points. This tree was planted approximately in 1820 and the current owners are ta
Dendrology Notes: see the Big Tree Database
Nominator: Karl von Schmidt-Pauli
This tree is not on public or publicly accessible property. The owner's name, address, and the exact location of the tree are not displayed to protect the privacy of these individuals. If you are the owner and wish to make this information public, please let us know.
County/City: Gloucester