Record #:

16582

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

North Carolina's largest Red Bay has been discovered in Wilmington. According to the North Carolina Division of Forest Resources, the tree has a circumference of 121 inches and an estimated crown spread of 46 feet. The Red Bay tree is far larger than the state's previous record holder. Red Bay is a native North American evergreen tree.

Source:

Metro Magazine (NoCar F 264 R1 M48), Vol. 9 Issue 4, Apr 2008, p18, f

Subject(s):

Historic trees--Wilmington; Red Bay (Tree)