Angel Oak is an exceptionally large Southern live oak (Quercus virginiana) located in Angel Oak Park on Johns Island near Charleston, South Carolina. The tree is estimated to be 400–500 years old. [1] It stands 66.5 ft (20 m) tall, measures 28 ft (8.5 m) in circumference, and produces shade that covers 17,200 square feet (1600 m 2).

With its towering height of 66.5 feet (20 meters), this ancient Southern live oak is more than just a tree; it is a symbol of endurance and resilience, captivating visitors from around the world with its grandeur. The Angel Oak’s dimensions are nothing short of extraordinary.

Apr 11, 2019 · The Angel Oak is one of the most majestic trees in the Lowcountry; its limbs undulate through the ground and resemble a Loch Ness Monster on land.

Jan 11, 2024 · The oak stands sixty-five-feet high, shading an area of over 17,000 square feet, surrounded by the acreage that Siegel and others fought to keep from development and that will soon become the Angel Oak Preserve.

Nov 14, 2023 · In the heart of Angel Oak Park, a botanical marvel stands as a testament to nature’s enduring beauty—the Angel Oak Tree. This majestic Southern live oak, scientifically known as Quercus virginiana, captivates all who behold it …

Charleston residents celebrate the magnetic draw of the enormous, centuries-old tree known as Angel Oak - and Lowcountry Land Trust is working to highlight this immersive ambassador site for environmental conservation.

The Angel Oak Tree is a magnificent Southern live oak located in Angel Oak Park on Johns Island, South Carolina, near Charleston. This iconic tree, known for its size, beauty, and age, has a height of about 65 feet and a canopy that provides a generous shade of …

Oct 19, 2024 · In the heart of Charleston, South Carolina, stands the mighty Angel Oak Tree, a colossal Southern live oak (Quercus virginiana) that has captivated nature lovers and historians alike for centuries. Estimated to be 400-500 years old, it is one of the oldest living trees in the United States, towering at 65 feet (20 meters) tall.

The Angel Oak’s parent-tree and surrounding forest flourishes for eons before one special acorn falls from one of the magnificent Oaks on the southeastern shores of a land only known to the indigenous peoples then.

A total of 35 acres of forest that surrounds and protects the Angel Oak has been preserved by a South Carolina community that lobbied hard — for years — to prevent clear cutting woods within yards of this one-of-kind hundreds-years-old tree.