Tree

Botanical name Quercus virginiana
Common name Live Oak
Height62.9'
Height measurement methodClinometer/laser rangefinder/sine
Girth337''
Crown spread163.8'
ENTSPTS2496.66
ENTSPTS1767.49
TDI32.65
TDI21.65
Champion points441.05
Diameter107''
Conical volume1317.4 ft³
General commentsCharleston Parks lists this tree as covering 17,000 sq. ft. I figured about 19,000 sq. ft. It is often stated as being 1,000 years old with some estimates as high as 1,400 years. In actuality, it is likely between 275 and 300 years old. One limb is 106 ft. long.

Measured on 10/08/2012

Height62.9'
Girth337''
Crown spread163.8'
MeasurersBrian Beduhn
Botanical name Quercus virginiana
Common name Live Oak
Height62.9'
Height measurement methodClinometer/laser rangefinder/sine
Girth337''
Crown spread163.8'
ENTSPTS2496.66
ENTSPTS1767.49
TDI32.65
TDI21.65
Champion points441.05
Diameter107''
Conical volume1317.4 ft³
General commentsCharleston Parks lists this tree as covering 17,000 sq. ft. I figured about 19,000 sq. ft. It is often stated as being 1,000 years old with some estimates as high as 1,400 years. In actuality, it is likely between 275 and 300 years old. One limb is 106 ft. long.
MeasurersBrian Beduhn

Location

Coordinates (calculated)32 43.020, -080 04.758
Site The Angel Oak
Ownership typePublic
CountyCharleston
State South Carolina (US)

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