Arlington Co 2006 Champion Pitch Pine
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Lost Geographers
N 38° 52.865 W 077° 07.470
18S E 315719 N 4305725
Rare Pitch Pine
Waymark Code: WM1XVD
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/29/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Black Dog Trackers
Views: 39

One of two known Pitch Pines in the County -- considered a rare tree species. Grows less than 20 feet from the edge of the I66 bike path, between the path and private property. Champ score in 2006=153. 6'10 cbh, crwon 42x 46, Hght 60'

Note sure what the closest access to the bike path as I didn't take the direct route. But is between George Mason and Frederick St on the N side of 66.
Genus/Species: Pinus rigida

Height: 60

Girth: 7

Method of obtaining height: Clinometer

Method of obtaining girth: Tape

Location type: Other public property

Walk time: 10

Age: Not Listed

Historical significance: Not listed

Planter: Not listed

Website reference: Not listed

Parking coordinates: Not Listed

Photograpy coordinates: Not Listed

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