Common Name: Port-Orford-cedar
Scientific Name: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana
Category: Historic tree
Comments: This tree is remarkable for not only thriving outside of its range (it is the current state champion), but also for its association with a remarkable individual. It shades the gravesite of Albert Speiden, 1868 - 1933, an architect whose work endures today and includes rehabilitaion of the Smithsonian Institution Tower, a building at Georgetown University, Union Market Terminal, and most of what is known as Old Town Manassas today. His daughter, Virginia Speiden Carper, a lifelong resident (96 years) of Manassas, gifted her home and a fund for its upkeep and restoration, to the Town in 2006.
Nominator: Rod Royse
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: Manassas