Debbi's Front Porch: Angel Oak

Saturday, November 5, 2016

Angel Oak

Down this quiet country lane you will find the Angel Oak.

It's massive! And so many of the limbs became so heavy--they dropped to the ground and keep on growing.

The tree stands about 70 feet tall.

Its been estimated to be 1500 years old, but I've also heard that is incorrect and the correct age is more like 500 years old.

The tree got it's name from the early land-owners, Justis and Martha Angel. The city of Charleston now owns it.

(above, the church at the end of the lane)

It's so pretty and quiet back there. Our doggies love to walk this road. A very nice place to visit.

This post is for Suzan, who blogs over at :
Suzan's Blog

who mentioned and asked about the Angel Oak this week. Thank you Suzan, for reading!
Suzan has an awesome picture of a decorated tree on her blog header, which I love. Go check it out!

6 comments:

FlowerLady LorraineNovember 5, 2016 at 6:51 AM
Wow, what a fantastic ancient tree. I love it.

Have a GREAT weekend ~ FlowerLady
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Henny PennyNovember 5, 2016 at 6:58 AM
Oh I would love to walk down that country lane, and that is the most beautiful tree! That is a place I would like to visit.
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LindaNovember 5, 2016 at 4:53 PM
AMAZING!! Thank you for sharing! Wish I could walk down that very lane!
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DebbieNovember 5, 2016 at 7:14 PM
WoW!! A fascinating tree, one of a kind, I have never seen anything like it. I'm glad it is being protected and cared for!!
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JeanieNovember 6, 2016 at 10:03 AM
Wow -- if that tree could talk, just imagine the stories it could tell. It's incredibly beautiful and amazing.
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SuzanNovember 7, 2016 at 2:56 PM
Ohhh Debbi,
THANK YOU so very much for your visit to the Angel Tree and your lovely pictures!! We will have to visit Charleston and my main sight to see will be this lovely tree!! We won't be able to get away until Feb. or March, but will let you know and maybe we could meet up for a walk through your town!!!
Maybe do "Courtyards through the Gate" blog together !!!
I'm from St. Augustine and I did that one time and it turned out really neat- taking a picture of the wooden door and then a picture inside the little windows into the court yard!!
Thank you again Debbi!!! I do love your city!! So full of history!! But that tree is Awesomeness!!
Hugs,
Suzan
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Saturday, November 5, 2016

Angel Oak

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