TREASURE TREES

#026 Post Oak (Quercus stellata)

This Post Oak was topped in 1995 and removed from the program due to the trimming. Tree topping is when the entire top of the tree is aggressively trimmed and all main leaders are removed. There is no known history before this point.

Statistics (1995)

  • Circumference (In.): 180"
  • Height (Ft.): 76'
  • Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): 92'
  • Total Points: 279

More Information

  • Nominated By: Tom Martin
  • Year Added: 1995
  • Owned By: D.R. Horton Inc
  • Current condition: Gone
  • Neighborhood: Coulwood
  • Property Type: Private Home
  • Nearest Address: Private Property
  • Ecological Value: Before it was topped in 1995, this tree would have diverted over 25,000 gallons of stormwater runoff and would have produced $400 in benefits annually.
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