Friday, October 14, 2011

The Fairchild Oak

A large and stately  Live Oak tree near Tomoka State Park. 
As with all trees that are several hundred years old  this tree has seen some changes. The stories this tree could tell are a little different

 The tree sits in the yard of an old historic land sales office which is the reason it got preserved.  Seems a little odd but it is what it is.


The citizen support organization for this little site has lovingly cared for the Oak.  It's a big 'un.


The amazing and notable feature that makes this tree special are the branches that bend to the ground having taken root.

It's a typical growing habit of the Live Oak but I never see it played out to this degree.


I guess I'm easily amused/amazed but the little park is free and it's really worth a visit if you are near Tomoka.

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