Tree of Life Audubon Park NOLA is a photograph by Kathleen K Parker which was uploaded on October 4th, 2018.
Tree of Life Audubon Park NOLA
The oldest tree in New Orleans Audubon Park is the Tree of Life - also known as the Etienne de Boré Oak. It was planted around 1740. Quercus... more
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Tree of Life Audubon Park NOLA
Artist
Kathleen K Parker
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Photograph - Photography
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The oldest tree in New Orleans Audubon Park is the Tree of Life - also known as the Etienne de Boré Oak. It was planted around 1740. "Quercus Virginiana, are almost evergreen, shredding their leaves briefly in the spring. They cannot survive freezing temperatures and thus are found only in the South. They are extremely sturdy and can live to be 500 years-of-age. The oldest known tree, Seven Sisters tree, is 1200 years old. The long taproot and spreading canopy of branches and roots help the trees withstand the stress of hurricanes, storms, winds, and floods. The trees grow outwards as well as up and often the branches touch the ground making a majestic canopy." (picturesquephotoviews.com)
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October 4th, 2018
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Kathleen K Parker
Thank you, Coushatta, LA! It is truly a wondrous and magnificent tree of LIFE:) kk
HH Photography of Florida
Congratulations Kathleen, for your Feature in the group, Showcasing The South. As a permanent record, you’re invited to post your image in the Featured Image Archive thread in the group discussions. L
Steve Harrington
A fine image of an iconic tree, kk! :)
Kathleen K Parker replied:
It is hard to show the entire tree AND also show its size which is extraordinary. AKA HUGE! Thanks, Steve! :)
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