Treasure Trees Registry

#001 Willow Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #001 Willow Oak (Quercus phellos) This Willow Oak is known as the "Delburg Tree". It was planted in 1939 to mark a property boundary

#002 Dawn Redwood

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #002 Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) This Dawn Redwood is said to have been planted by Dr. James Reed, a geography professor at Davidson College.

#003 Pecan

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #003 Pecan (Carya illinoinensis) This pecan tree was planted shortly after the construction of the house on site in 1900 and was used in

#004 Eastern Cottonwood

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #004 Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides) There is no information on the specific origins of this cottonwood at this time. The actual species of this

#005 Hackberry

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #005 Hackberry (Celtis laevigata) This tree is located along the South Prong Rocky River greenway near The Pines. Statistics (2020) Circumference (In.): 137" Height

#006 Sugar Maple

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #006 Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) This Sugar Maple was planted as a seedling when the home on site was built in 1938. It once

#007 Willow Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #007 Willow Oak (Quercus phellos) This willow oak and its sister tree (#056) stand over a home built in 1943, although they were likely planted

#008 Live Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #008 Live Oak (Quercus virginia) This Live Oak was transplanted by the original homeowner in the early 1960s. The seedling was brought from Figure Eight

#009 White Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #009 White Oak (Quercus alba) This White Oak sits on Davidson's campus and is the largest tree by total points in our program. There

#010 Pin Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #010 Pin Oak (Quercus palustris) This Pin Oak sits on Davidson's campus. There is no information of the origins of this tree. Please reach out

#011 Big Leaf Magnolia

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #011 Big Leaf Magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla) This Bigleaf Magnolia was planted along with many native plants on this

#012 Sugar Maple

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #012 Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) Currently no information or statistics. Statistics (2022) Circumference (In.): 132" Height (Ft.): 55' Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): 21'

#013 Willow Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #013 Willow Oak (Quercus phellos) This is the largest Willow Oak in the Davidson Treasure Tree program. It is located in the proposed tree

#014 American Elm

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #014 American Elm (Ulmus americana) This American elm was reportedly planted when the home was constructed in 1901 in Davidson's first residential development. It

#015 Norway Spruce

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #015 Norway Spruce (Picea abies) Statistics (2021) Circumference (In.): 60" Height (Ft.): 55' Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): 42' Diameter Breast Height (In.): 19" Total

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #016 Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) Second largest Southern Magnolia in the Davidson Tree inventory, tree #742 Statistics (2021) Circumference (In.): 139" Height (Ft.):

#017 American Elm

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #017 American Elm (Ulmus americana) Tree number #059 in the Davidson Tree Inventory; The second largest American Elm in the inventory. It has a

#018 Water Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #018 Water Oak (Quercus nigra) Tree number #129 in the Davidson Tree Inventory; Largest Water Oak in the inventory. Statistics (2022) Circumference (In.):

#019 White Ash

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #019 White Ash (Fraxinus americana) UPDATE: This tree was lost November, 2025 due to storm damage and ultimately removed for construction for the NCDOT

#020 Deodar Cedar

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #020 Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara) Largest Deodar Cedar in the Davidson Street Tree Inventory, tree #998 Statistics (2022) Circumference (In.): 150" Height (Ft.):

#021 Post Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #021 Post Oak (Quercus stellata) Largest Post Oak in the Davidson Street Tree Inventory, tree #415 Statistics (2022) Circumference (In.): 48" Height (Ft.):

#022 Tulip Poplar

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #022 Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) Largest Poplar in the Davidson Street Tree Inventory, tree #692 Statistics (2020) Circumference (In.): 143" Height (Ft.): 101' Avg.

#023 Southern Red Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #023 Southern Red Oak (Quercus falcata) Tree number #479 in the Davidson Tree Inventory; Largest Southern Red Oak in the inventory Statistics (2021)

#024 European Beech

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #024 European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) Largest European Beech in the inventory. Tree number #91 in the Davidson Tree Inventory Statistics (2022) Circumference (In.):

#025 Northern Red Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #025 Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra) This Northern Red Oak is on the southwest corner of the property right by Concord Road. One of

#026 Southern Magnolia

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #026 Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) Tree number #37 in the Davidson Tree Inventory; Largest Southern Magnolia in the inventory Statistics (2022) Circumference (In.):

#027 Laurel Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #027 Laurel Oak (Quercus laurifolia) Tree number #595 in the Davidson Tree Inventory; Largest Laurel Oak in the inventory Statistics (2022) Circumference (In.):

#028 American Sycamore

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #028 American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) UPDATE: This tree was taken down on 3/15/2024 by contractors working on the road and roundabout enhancements on S.

#029 Red Mulberry

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #029 Red Mulberry (Morus rubra) This tree is best accessed through Jackson Street as it is located on the west side of the Copeland

#030 Osage Orange

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #030 Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera) This is the largest Osage Orange in the Davidson Street Tree Inventory, #18 Statistics (2022) Circumference (In.): 112"

#031 Slippery Elm

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #031 Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra) This is the largest Slippery Elm in the Davidson Street Tree Inventory, tree #935. Statistics (2020) Circumference (In.): 66"

#032 Eastern White Pine

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #032 Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) This was the largest Eastern White Pine in the Davidson Street Tree Inventory, tree #1538 before it died

#033 Black Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #033 Black Oak (Quercus velutina) This is the largest Black Oak in the Davidson Street Tree Inventory, tree #699. Statistics (2022) Circumference (In.):

#034 Eastern Hemlock

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #034 Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) This is the second biggest Eastern Hemlock in the Davidson Street Tree Inventory, tree #126. Statistics (2022) Circumference

#035 Red Maple

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #035 Red Maple (Acer rubrum) This is the largest Red Maple in the Davidson Street Tree Inventory, tree #291. Statistics (2022) Circumference (In.):

#036 Silver Maple

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #036 Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum) This was the largest Silver Maple in the Davidson Street Tree Inventory, tree #977, before it died due to

#037 American Linden

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #037 American Linden (Tilia americana) This tree was removed after recent construction and driveway change. It was formerly tree #696 in the Davidson Street

#038 Eastern Redcedar

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #038 Eastern Redcedar (Juniperus viginiana) This is the largest Eastern Redcedar in Davidson Street Tree Inventory, tree #478. Statistics (2022) Circumference (In.): 96"

#039 Shortleaf Pine

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #039 Shortleaf Pine (Pinus echinata) This is the largest Shortleaf Pine in Davidson Street Tree Inventory, tree #1056. Statistics (2022) Circumference (In.): 92"

#040 Siberian Elm

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #040 Siberian Elm (Ulmus Pumila) This is the largest Siberian Elm in Davidson Street Tree Inventory, tree #498. Statistics (2020) Circumference (In.): 56"

#041 Loblolly Pine

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #041 Loblolly Pine (Pinus Taeda) This is the largest Loblolly in Davidson Street Tree Inventory, tree #1479. Statistics (2022) Circumference (In.): 86" Height

#042 White Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #042 White Oak (Quercus alba) This is the largest White Oak in the Davidson Street Tree Inventory, tree #1365. Stella Stroud grew up swinging

#043 Sweetgum

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #043 Sweetgum (Liquidamber Styraciflua) Tree #465 in the Davidson Street Tree Inventory. Statistics (2022) Circumference (In.): 142" Height (Ft.): 81' Avg. Crown Spread

#044 Dawn Redwood

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #044 Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) This tree is believed to be planted at the same time as its sister tree, #003. Tree #375 in

#045 Winged Elm

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #045 Winged Elm (Ulmus alata) UPDATE: This tree was taken down on 5/10/2024 due to development. This was the largest Winged Elm in the

#046 Black Walnut

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #046 Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) Statistics (2022) Circumference (In.): 116" Height (Ft.): 55' Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): 45' Diameter Breast Height (In.): 37" Total Points:

#047 River Birch

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #047 River Birch (Betula nigra) This is the largest River Birch in Davidson Street Tree Inventory, tree #1362 Statistics (2022) Circumference (In.): 165" Height

#048 Virginia Pine

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #048 Virginia Pine (Pinus virginiana) Largest Virginia Pine in Davidson Street Tree Inventory, tree #1063 Statistics (2022) Circumference (In.): 75" Height (Ft.): 50'

#049 Pignut Hickory

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #049 Pignut Hickory (Carya glabra) UPDATE: This tree has been cut down. Largest Pignut Hickory in Davidson Street Tree Inventory, tree #497 Statistics

#050 Japanese Zelkova

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #050 Japanese Zelcova (Zelkova serrata) Tree sits to the left of Belk Visual Arts Center right by the sidewalk. Largest Japanese Zelcova in Davidson

#051 Sawara Falsecypress

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #051 Sawara Falsecypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera) This tree was cut down with no other information. It was tree #301 in the Davidson Street Tree Inventory.

#052 Mockernut Hickory

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #052 Mockernut Hickory (Carya tomentosa) This tree is on Main St, next to the patio at Mestizo restaurant along the brick path leading to

#053 Black Tupelo

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #053 Black Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) Died. Was tree #1018 in the Davidson Street Tree Inventory Statistics (2022) Circumference (In.): 85" Height (Ft.): 40'

#054 American Elm

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #054 American Elm (Ulmus americana) Tree sits directly behind the house and in front of a shed Statistics (2020) Circumference (In.): 159" Height (Ft.): 66'

#055 Hackberry

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #055 Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) This tree is in the large grouping of trees in the front yard, and sits closest to the street to

#056 Willow Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #056 Willow Oak (Quercus phellos) This Willow Oak sits to the right of the driveway for 419 Walnut Street. It is located on the

#057 China Fir

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #057 China Fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata) This Fir sits directly in the front yard to the left of the driveway and front walkway. Tree #1053

#058 Ginkgo

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #058 Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) The tree was removed due to development Statistics (2021) Circumference (In.): Height (Ft.): Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): Diameter Breast

#059 Norway Maple

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #059 Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) Statistics (2022) Circumference (In.): 48" Height (Ft.): 35' Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): 21' Diameter Breast Height (In.): 18" Total

#060 London Planetree

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #060 London Planetree (Platanus x acerifolia) Statistics (2021) Circumference (In.): Height (Ft.): Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): Diameter Breast

#061 Green Ash

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #061 Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) Statistics (2021) Circumference (In.): Height (Ft.): Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): Diameter Breast Height

#062 Overcup Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #062 Overcup Oak (Quercus lyrata) Tree sits right on the corner of Main Street and Concord Road near

#063 Persimmon

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #063 Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) This tree was removed due to storm damage. It was tree #564 in the

#064 Post Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #064 Post Oak (Quercus stellata) UPDATE: Sadly, this tree fell during the night on March 29, 2022, and

#065 Deodar Cedar

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #065 Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara) There is a photo of the Patterson House (the same single-family home standing

#066 China Fir

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #066 China Fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata) The tree sits to the left of the front door, right off the

#067 Sugar Maple

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #067 Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) When looking at the front of the house, the tree sits to the

#068 Pecan

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #068 Pecan (Carya illinoinensis) The tree is located in the backyard of the home and sits to the

#069 Willow Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #056 Willow Oak (Quercus phellos) This tree suffered from root rot and will be removed. Statistics (2021)

#070 Live Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #070 Live Oak (Quercus virginia) The Tree is at the front of Richardson dorm, but the facade that

#071 Live Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #070 Live Oak (Quercus virginia) The Tree is at the front of Richardson dorm, but the facade that

#072 Southern Red Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #072 Southern Red Oak (Quercus Falcata) The tree is right on the intersection of Baker Drive and Archer

#073 Black Walnut

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #073 Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) Statistics (2022) Circumference (In.): 152" Height (Ft.): 75' Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): 54'

#074 Water Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #074 Water Oak (Quercus nigra) Statistics (2020) Circumference (In.): Height (Ft.): Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): Diameter Breast Height

#075 Swamp Chestnut Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #075 Swamp Chestnut Oak (Quercus michauxii) Statistics (2022) Circumference (In.): 67" Height (Ft.): 57' Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.):

#076 Black Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #076 Black Oak (Quercus velutina) Statistics (2022) Circumference (In.): 160" Height (Ft.): 70' Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): 48'

#077 Cherrybark Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #077 Cherrybark Oak (Quercus pagoda) Statistics (2022) Circumference (In.): 124" Height (Ft.): 74' Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): 54'

#078 Laurel Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #078 Laurel Oak (Quercus laurifolia) Statistics (2022) Circumference (In.): 110" Height (Ft.): 72' Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.):

#079 Crab Apple

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #079 Crab Apple (Malus coronaria) This tree was removed by homeowner in April 2025 Statistics (2021) Circumference

#080 American Elm

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #080 American Elm (Ulmus americana) This stately American Elm has endured reaching its majestic size despite the threat

#081 Shagbark Hickory

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #081 Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata) This is the only Shagbark Hickory in the Davidson Treasure Tree program and

#082 Southern Magnolia

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #082 Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) It is the 3rd largest Southern Magnolia in the Davidson Treasure Tree program.

#083 American Beech

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #083 American Beech (Fagus grandiflora) This beautiful beech is located along a nature trail in the Summers Walk

#084 Persimmon

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #084 Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) This tree is located on a farm that Jerry McArn's Grandfather bought in 1942.

#085 Tulip Poplar

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #085 Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) This tree is along the greenway in the River Run neighborhood. Statistics (2021)

#086 American Beech

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #086 American Beech (Fagus grandiflora) This tree is along the greenway in the River Run neighborhood. Statistics

#087 Southern Red Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #087 Southern Red Oak (Quercus Falcata) This tree is along the greenway in the River Run neighborhood.

#088 Swamp Chestnut Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #088 Swamp Chestnut Oak (Quercus michauxii) Statistics (2021) Circumference (In.): 174" Height (Ft.): Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): Diameter

#089 American Sycamore

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #089 American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) This tree is along the greenway in the River Run neighborhood. Statistics

#090 White Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #090 White Oak (Quercas alba) This tree is on Concord Rd in Davidson Statistics (2021) Circumference (In.):

#091 Southern Magnolia

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #091 Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) This tree was removed without any information Statistics (2021) Circumference (In.): Height

#092 Norway Spruce

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #092 Norway Spruce (Picea abies) This tree is on Main Street in Davidson. Statistics (2021) Circumference (In.):

#095 American Holly

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #095 American Holly (Ilex opaca) This tree is the Ambleside development in Davidson. Statistics (2023) Circumference (In.):

#096 Empress Tree

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #096 Empress Tree (Paulownia tomentosa) This tree is in The Pines in Davidson, next to Treasure Tree #97,

#097 American Holly

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #097 American Holly (Ilex opaca) This tree is in The Pines in Davidson. It is the 2nd highest-scoring

#098 Japanese Cedar

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #098 Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) This tree is located in The Pines. Statistics (2023) Circumference (In.): 53"

#099 Bald Cypress

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #099 Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) Statistics (2022) Circumference (In.): 82" Height (Ft.): 75' Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): 18'

#100 Silver Maple

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #100 Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum) This silver maple is recognized as the 100th tree in the program! It

#101 Southern Magnolia

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #101 Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) The tree is located in the children's playground at Davidson United Methodist Church.

#102 Chinese Evergreen Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #102 Chinese Evergreen Oak (Quercus variabilis) The tree is located on the Davidson College campus, adjacent to the

#103 Willow Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #103 Willow Oak (Quercus phellos) While not the most significant in Davidson, this willow oak was selected to honor

#104 Southern Red Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #104 Southern Red Oak (Quercus falcata) This Southern Red Oak is on the Padgett property on East Rocky

#105 Tulip Poplar

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #105 Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) This Tulip Poplar is in the River Run neighborhood at the corner of

#106 American Sycamore

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #106 American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) Discovered by Andrew Sileo, Davidson Town Arborist, in the Lake Davidson Park

#107 Ginkgo

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #107 Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) Discovered by Jenny James (owner) and measured by Andrew Sileo, Davidson Town Arborist

#109 Willow Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #109 Willow Oak (Quercus phellos) News of Davidson article: Long Treasured Tree Now a Treasure Tree by Margo Williams

#110 Scarlet Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #110 Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea) This is the first Scarlet Oak in our treasure tree inventory. It is

#111 American Hackberry

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #111 American Hackbery (Celtis occidentalis) This American Hackberry is publicly visible in Abersham Park. Statistics (2025) Circumference

#112 Ash

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #112 Ash (Fraxinus americana) This tree is located in the Davidson Pointe neighborhood. Local arborists cannot determine if this tree is a Green Ash

#113 Water Oak

DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #113 Water Oak (Quercus nigra) This tree is located in the Davidson Pointe neighborhood. It is likely a

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