The Angel Oak is thought to be one of the oldest living organisms east of the Mississippi River--estimated to be in excess of 1500 years old. Angel Oak stands on part of Abraham Waight's 1717 land grant. The oak derives its name from the Angel estate, although local folklore told stories of ghosts of former slaves would appear as angels around the tree.
It has survived countless hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, and human interference. Angel Oak was damaged severely during Hurricane Hugo in 1989 but has since recovered.
Acorns from the Angel Oak have grown to produce authentic direct-offspring trees.
It has survived countless hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, and human interference. Angel Oak was damaged severely during Hurricane Hugo in 1989 but has since recovered.
Acorns from the Angel Oak have grown to produce authentic direct-offspring trees.
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