TREASURE TREES

#131 Live Oak (Quercus virginiana)

This large live oak stands on the grounds of Park Road Montessori School. This site is the original location of the Graham Brothers Dairy Farm, which included the current Park Road Shopping Center. This farm is where the late Billy Graham grew up.

Statistics (2022)

  • Circumference (In.): 228"
  • Height (Ft.): 55'
  • Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): 108'
  • Total Points: 310

More Information

  • Nominated By: Brett Dupree
  • Year Added: 2022
  • Owned By: Park Road Montessori School
  • Current condition: Fair
  • Neighborhood: Montford
  • Property Type: Private School
  • Nearest Address: 3701 Haven Dr
  • Ecological Value: Live Oaks are characterized for having large canopies with broad spreading branches, making them great shade tree options. Live Oaks are commonly found in maritime forests and as scrub plants on barrier islands. This is a rare tree to find inland.
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