Angel Oak Tree
by Russ Harris
Title
Angel Oak Tree
Artist
Russ Harris
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Angel Oak is a Southern live oak (Quercus virginiana) located in Angel Oak Park on Johns Island near Charleston, South Carolina. The tree is believed to be around 400 years old. It stands 66.5 ft tall, measures 28 ft in circumference, and produces shade that covers 17,200 square feet. Its longest branch distance is 187 ft in length. Angel Oak was the 210th tree to be registered with the Live Oak Society.
The tree stands on land that was part of Abraham Waight's 1717 land grant.
The oak derives its name from the estate of Justus Angel and his wife, Martha Waight Tucker Angel.
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July 18th, 2017
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