Common Name: yellow-poplar
Scientific Name: Liriodendron tulipifera
Category: Historic tree
Comments: "Trail tree" or "Thong tree", original road signs of early settlers and Native Americans. Trees bent into an L-shape as saplings. To point the way or indicate shelter nearby, a place to ford the river, etc.
Nominator: Wayne Bailey
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: Botetourt