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Does the Cherrydale Branch Library Chestnut Tree have the girth to win awards? Maybe...
According to County Natural Resource Specialist Greg Zell, our tree was recently measured and scored by a Tree Steward volunteer. Volunteers had hoped the Chestnut tree would be under consideration for Champion Tree status (so designated by virtue of "size", i.e. the largest of that species in Arlington), but it is not eligible because - as a Chinese Chestnut tree - it is not native to Virginia.
However, relative size is an element for consideration when deciding on a Notable Tree nomination. It will be compared to other like trees that have been nominated in the past. The scoring system includes the sum of the circumference (waist size) in inches, the height in feet, and 25% of the average crown spread (the measurement of the dripline or outer branches of the tree). Other factors considered are attractiveness, if it is an unusual species, particularly old, if it represents a neighborhood natural feature, etc.
We should know the County's decision in January.
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Have you ever noticed how big the chestnut tree is at the Cherrydale Branch Library? Neighbors tell us that this tree is the offspring of another chestnut tree that lived on the land where the 7-11 currently stands on Lee Highway. We also know that the...
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Cherrydale Chestnut Tree Nominated for Notable Tree Status
Does the Cherrydale Branch Library Chestnut Tree have the girth to win awards? Maybe...According to County Natural Resource Specialist Greg Zell, our tree was recently measured and scored by a Tree Steward volunteer. Volunteers had hoped the Chestnut tree would be under consideration for Champion Tree status (so designated by virtue of "size", i.e. the largest of that species in Arlington), but it is not eligible because - as a Chinese Chestnut tree - it is not native to Virginia.
However, relative size is an element for consideration when deciding on a Notable Tree nomination. It will be compared to other like trees that have been nominated in the past. The scoring system includes the sum of the circumference (waist size) in inches, the height in feet, and 25% of the average crown spread (the measurement of the dripline or outer branches of the tree). Other factors considered are attractiveness, if it is an unusual species, particularly old, if it represents a neighborhood natural feature, etc.
We should know the County's decision in January.
- Read Between The Lines Discusses "the Lemon Tree"
All are welcome to the Shirlington Branch Library book club discussion of The Lemon tree: An Arab, A Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East by Sandy Tolan, Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 1:00 p.m. The Lemon Tree describes how a simple act of faith and the relationship...
- New Addition To The Glencarlyn Garden
Paul Nuhn & David Backus plant a Sugar Maple tree honoring David's brother, Billy.The May issue of Village Views reports that a new Commemorative Tree was recently planted at the Glencarlyn Branch Library Community Garden. The new Sugar Maple...
- You've Warmed Our Hearts And Hands!
Thank you to Westover Branch Library's patrons for their generous donations to our first annual Mitten Tree. The mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves will be donated to the Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless....
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A ABBIE Award / Arlington History / Arlington Shop / Art / Aurora Hills Branch Library / Author Talks B Book Groups / Books-on-the-Pike / Books-outside-the-box / Books-Sandwiched-In / Branch Managers C Central / Cherrydale Branch Library / Cherrydale...
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Have you ever noticed how big the chestnut tree is at the Cherrydale Branch Library? Neighbors tell us that this tree is the offspring of another chestnut tree that lived on the land where the 7-11 currently stands on Lee Highway. We also know that the...